Certified Medical Assistant-Urology Clinic

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

UnityPoint Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Urology team in Waterloo, IA. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a $5K sign-on bonus. The working hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:45 am to 4 pm, Wednesday from 7:15 am to 4 pm, and Friday from 7:45 am to 1 pm. At UnityPoint Health, we prioritize our team members and have been recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment and a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes various benefits to meet the needs of our employees.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant program completion through AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCT.
• Creative thinking; analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; self-direction; theoretical implementation and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Function as a clinician, educator, and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
• Demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
• Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population.
• 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.
• Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients.
• Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups.
• Consult with individuals, families, community agencies, or colleagues from associated disciplines or with nursing.
• Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice.
• Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed