Certified Medical Assistant

Area of Interest : Allied Health

Sign On Bonus : $5,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0

Department : Physician's Office (clinic

Shift : 40 hours a week, flexible - either 5x8 hour days or 4x10 hour days

Job ID : 171263

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant

Community Memorial Hospital - Clinic

Full-Time; 40 hours a week - either 5x8 hours or 4x10 hours

Provide direct and indirect patient care for providers and others as necessary in the CMH Medical Clinic. Assists providers with daily tasks to provide timely and efficient patient care. Communicate clinical information with appropriate providers in a timely manner. Adheres to Community Memorial Hospital’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Community Memorial Hospital. This position will be responsible for providing coverage in Family Medicine, ENT, GI, Behavioral Health & other specialty services.

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.

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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.

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Responsibilities

Assist provider / staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures and obtaining complete medical history per protocols.

Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.

Act as a liaison with patients, family and providers demonstrating smooth and efficient telephone communication

Telephone triage by providing and documenting of illness / condition; follow-up phone calls regarding patient's health and progress as necessary.

Document care plans, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely, clear, and accurate manner; along other documentation needs for continuation of care

Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator, Clinic Lead, and Clinical Coordinator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office

Qualifications

Required :

Certified Medical Assistant

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assisting Program

Must have a current license or certificate in the state of Iowa

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Understand the concepts, principles and practices of a clinic setting

Must be able to read, write, and speak English