Certified Medical Assistant - Oelwein Clinic
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$26.60 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Iowa post a median of $21.34 an hour, the middle half $20.78–$23.25, across 11 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Iowa earn a median of $21.87 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the provider with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients. General duties may include receptionist and clerical duties, assisting with patient flow, taking vital signs, preparing the patient for exam, assisting the provider with procedures as directed and needed, comprehensive charting, patient referrals and all associated paperwork.
- EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma.
- Medical Assistant certification from an accredited training program with AAMA or NCMA certification.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Mandatory Reporter Certification required.
- WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must have the ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others. Maintains commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.
- Excellent team player and communication skills required.
- Ability to display exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
- Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
- One year experience in outpatient or urgent care clinic preferred.
- Knowledge of EPIC preferred.
$19.00-$26.60
From Buchanan County Health Center's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Buchanan County Health Center
Buchanan County Health Center is a nonprofit critical access hospital with an emergency department in Independence, IA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: CMS Hospital General Information
Based in Independence, IAHires in IowaPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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