What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- Sign On Bonus: $5,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Urgent Care- Urbandale- DM
- Shift: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, rotating weekend and holiday.
- Job ID: 161891
UnityPoint Health Information
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – 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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- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- 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
Urgent Care
Urbandale, IA
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 8AM-8PM - rotating holidays/weekends
Full-time benefits
$5,000 sign on on bonus for external candidates!
Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our healthcare team. The CMA will assist physicians with patient care, perform routine clinical tasks, and ensure smooth office operations. Key responsibilities include taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, administering injections, assisting with exams and procedures, managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and handling administrative duties like billing and coding. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
- Patient Care:
- Take and record patient medical histories.
- Measure and monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate).
- Prepare patients for exams and assist healthcare providers during procedures.
- Clinical Duties:
- Administer injections, vaccines, and medications as directed by physicians.
- Collect and prepare lab specimens (e.g., blood, urine) for testing.
- Perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, vision tests).
- Sterilize and maintain medical instruments.
- Administrative Duties:
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the office calendar.
- Answer phones, take messages, and handle patient inquiries.
- Manage patient records, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and confidential.
- Process billing and insurance claims, including coding and verifying patient information.
- Patient Education:
- Provide patients with instructions for medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
- Educate patients on health management and preventive care.
Qualifications
- CMA certification
- Strong clinical and administrative skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality
Salary : $5,000
