What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant or LPN position at UnityPoint Health?
Certified Medical Assistant or LPN
Tama/Toledo Family Practice- UnityPoint Health
Full-Time; Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Eligible for $5000 Sign-On Bonus paid over 1 year!
Grundy Center Family Practice is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist our provider and clinical staff with essential patient care duties, including obtaining vital information, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, and managing follow-up appointments. You will play a crucial role in patient education, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards. If you are a team player with a strong commitment to patient care and quality service, we encourage you to apply.
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a
remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
- Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.
- Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
- Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider.
- Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
- Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
- Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department).
- Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited program for CMAs
- Current CMA certification through AAMA, or NCCT
- Mandatory Reporter certification CPR certification
- Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred
- Area of Interest: Allied Health;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Tama-Toledo - Primary Care;
- Shift: days;
- Job ID: 157085;
