Student Medical Assistant: May start
Location
DES MOINES, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 22, 2026
**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
This position is for those who are currently enrolled in the CMA program at Mercy College of Health Sciences. If you are not already enrolled for the May start date your application will not be considered at this time.
**Essential Key J** **ob Responsibilities**
__ __ Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, by following established standards and procedures.
Obtains and records vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. Additionally, may be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.
Full time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
This position is for those who are currently enrolled in the CMA program at Mercy College of Health Sciences. If you are not already enrolled for the May start date your application will not be considered at this time.
**Essential Key J** **ob Responsibilities**
__ __ Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, by following established standards and procedures.
Obtains and records vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. Additionally, may be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.