What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Weight Loss Clinic, West Des Moines position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Weight Loss - DM
- Shift: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
- Job ID: 163006
UnityPoint Health Information
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- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
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Overview
UnityPoint Clinics
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Weight Loss Clinic
Full Time w/Benefits, No Nights, No Weekends!
Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm
**$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our growing weight loss clinic. As part of our team, you will assist healthcare providers in delivering comprehensive care to patients seeking to achieve their weight loss and wellness goals. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for helping patients on their journey to better health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist healthcare providers in conducting patient assessments, including taking vital signs, measuring body composition, and reviewing medical histories.
- Administer medications as directed.
- Provide patient education and counseling on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
- Monitor and track patient progress using electronic medical records (EMR), maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Prepare exam rooms, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked, and organized.
- Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing (POCT), and lab specimen collection as needed.
- Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and following up on patient inquiries.
- Preauthorize care, procedures and medications with insurance companies.
- Provide compassionate support and encouragement to patients as they work toward their weight loss goals.
- Ensure compliance with clinic policies, safety standards, and HIPAA regulations.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants or apprenticeship program.
- Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
- High school diploma.
- BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
