What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Altoona Family Medicine
Full-time w/Benefits, Dayshift Hours
7:00 am to 5:00 pm 4 days per week (M, T, Th, Fri)
$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates, paid over 12 months
Certified Medical Assistants are a vital component of our patient's journey. At UnityPoint Clinic, we want your CMA career to benefit you, as you help every patient. With training and opportunities for growth, UnityPoint Clinic wants to make the most of your career!
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Culture - You 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 Total Rewards program offers benefit options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance 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.
Responsibilities
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Provide professional clinical services for patients following established practice standards and clinical protocols.
- Room patients and obtain vital signs.
- Assist provider with patient examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.
- Perform specimen collection, phlebotomy and specimen analysis.
- Medication and/or vaccine administration.
- Care Coordination via medication refills, prior authorizations and referral scheduling.
- Test result management and tracking as determined by provider.
- Return patient calls and inquiries via phone or patient portal.
Qualifications
Aside from building relationships, exceeding patient expectations and having fun while you work, the following apply:
- Current CMA Certification.
- High School Diploma - if working in moderately complex CLIA lab.
- BLS/Mandatory Reporter
- Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- A positive and team-oriented attitude
- Ability to assist providers in professional manner
- Area of Interest: Medical Assistants;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Fam Med- Altoona- DM;
- Shift: 4- 10-hour shifts / 7:00-5:00 M,T,Th,F;
- Job ID: 129783;
