What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.2
- Department: Urgent Care - Altoona - DM
- Shift: E/O weekend 8a-430p
- Job ID: 164390
UnityPoint Clinics
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Altoona Urgent Care
Altoona, IA
Every other weekend 8AM-4:30PM
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Shift differential for evening/weekend hours.
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.
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
We are seeing a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Urgent Care team. As a Medical Assistant in our Urgent Care facility, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of our clinic.
- Greet and prepare patients for examination, including taking vital signs, documenting medical history, and preparing exam rooms.
- Assist healthcare providers during medical procedures, examinations, and minor surgical interventions.
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as blood draws, urinalysis, and point-of-care testing.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR) and patient charts.
- Handle patient inquiries, schedule appointments, and coordinate referrals as needed.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and medical office software.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinic environment and prioritize tasks.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) / Mandatory Reporter.
