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+ Area of Interest: Allied Health

+ Sign On Bonus: $5,000

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: MultiSpecialty Clinic

+ Shift: Full Time; 40 Hours per Week; Monday-Friday; Day Shift

+ Job ID: 176721

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant

Marshalltown Multispecialty Clinic

Hours: Full-Time; 40 Hours per Week; Monday-Friday - Day Shift

Eligible for $5,000 sign on bonus!

The CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)-Multispecialty Clinic is responsible for assisting the provider with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a physician and working closely with the physicians, other clinical staff, and front office staff. Additionally, CMA is responsible for a variety of clinical functions within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a customer service attitude.Acting as the patient advocate, the clinical care attendant has continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.

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

+ Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants; assist providers during exams and procedures.

+ Prepare and maintain exam rooms, including stocking supplies, maintaining instruments, and ensuring proper sterilization.

+ Greet and welcome patients promptly upon arrival and ensure accurate registration in the EMR system.

+ Escort patients throughout the visit, including rooming, check-out, and assistance with paperwork or online registration as needed.

+ Interview patients, obtain vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature), and document all findings accurately in the medical record.

+ Provide patient instructions and education as directed by the provider.

+ Manage phone calls and messages, responding to patient, physician, and pharmacy inquiries and routing information appropriately.

+ Support provider scribing needs and process messages from patients and front-office staff to clinical providers.

+ Maintain required logs and safety checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen levels, and sterilization processes.

Qualifications

Required:

+ Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.

+ Current CME certification for National Certified Medical Assistant from the NCCT or AAMMA.

Preferred:

+ Two years’ experience in a family practice setting, urgent care, or related field preferred but not required