Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonology Clinic

UnityPoint Health • Fort Dodge, IA

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About The Position

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Pulmonology Clinic in Fort Dodge, IA. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and requires a commitment of 40 hours per week. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing clinical excellence and patient care, assisting providers and clinical staff in various tasks, and ensuring a high standard of patient education and compliance with health regulations. 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 that includes various benefits tailored to meet the needs of employees at different life stages.

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

• 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