Certified Medical Assistant - Bettendorf Express Care

UnityPoint Health • Bettendorf, IA

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About The Position

UnityPoint Clinics is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Bettendorf Express Care location. This position involves working (2) 12-hour shifts, (1) 8-hour shift, and (1) 4-hour shift per week, including every other weekend. The role is crucial in providing clinical excellence and patient care, assisting providers and clinical staff with various tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. UnityPoint Health is recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare, emphasizing the importance of team members and offering a competitive Total Rewards program.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• High school diploma required if work is performed in a moderately complex CLIA lab.
• Current CME certification for Certified Medical Assistant and AAMA, NCCT, RMA or NHA certification.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information and preparing patients for examination, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.
• Draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medical and/or vaccines.
• Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to monitor patients' disease status.
• Schedule referrals for patients with specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider.
• Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
• Understand testing values and their relationship to patient status, taking appropriate next steps.
• Attend clinic/department meetings and regularly check information on the organization’s intranet site.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities and contribute to positive team goals.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-on bonus for external candidates.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401K matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED