• Certified Medical Assistant

    UnityPoint Health (Des Moines, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Nursing

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Fam Med- East DM- DM

    + Shift: 8a-5p / Monday to Friday

    + Job ID: 168313

     

    Overview

     

    UnityPoint Clinics

     

    Certified Medical Assistant

     

    East Des Moines - Family Medicine

     

    Ingersoll - Family Medicine

     

    Waukee Med Park - Internal Medicine

     

    Monday-Friday 1st shift - range from 8AM-5:30PM

     

    Full-time + benefits

     

    $5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    As a CMA you will assist physicians with patient care, perform routine clinical tasks, and ensure smooth office operations. You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Additional duties include:

     

    + Patient Care:

    + Take and record patient medical histories.

    + Measure and monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate).

    + Prepare patients for exams and assist healthcare providers during procedures.

    + Clinical Duties:

    + Administer injections, vaccines, and medications as directed by physicians.

    + Collect and prepare lab specimens (e.g., blood, urine) for testing.

    + Perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, vision tests).

    + Sterilize and maintain medical instruments.

    + Administrative Duties:

    + Schedule patient appointments and manage the office calendar.

    + Answer phones, take messages, and handle patient inquiries.

    + Manage patient records, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and confidential.

    + Process billing and insurance claims, including coding and verifying patient information.

    + Patient Education:

    + Provide patients with instructions for medications, procedures, and follow-up care.

    + Educate patients on health management and preventive care.

    Qualifications

    + Current Certification as a Medical Assistant - CMA (NCCT, NHA, AAMA, CCMA, etc)

    + High school diploma.

    + BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.

    + Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments.

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