Medical Assistant; McKee Pediatrics; 0.9 FTE
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) functions as a member of the clinic’s patient care team that includes registered nurses (RN), clinic assistants, technicians, clerical staff, physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), and physicians. The MA performs technical, patient related functions and clerical functions in the ambulatory setting. The MA is also aware of psychosocial needs of patients and families. The MA will support clinic operations and deliver patient care focusing on safe, quality care to ensure that UnityPoint Health – Meriter’s values are met. The position may fill in for phlebotomy as needed.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (One year program at Vocational School) -or- Completion of an accredited LPN Program -or- Completion of an accredited EMT Program – or – a current CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification.
- Current CPR certification
- Enjoys working with variety of patient ages and conditions/diagnosis
- Excellent organizational, internal, and external service excellence skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present oneself as a professional
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, ever changing environment with multiple priorities
- Ability to work well independently and within teams
- Ability to prioritize work in an efficient manner
- Ability to recognize and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner
Nice To Haves
- Holds current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant OR Licensed Practical Nurse
- Prior knowledge/experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting
- Knowledge of Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
- Prior knowledge/experience working with regulatory standards (e.g. CMS, Joint Commission)
Responsibilities
- Functions as a member of the clinic’s patient care team.
- Performs technical, patient related functions and clerical functions in the ambulatory setting.
- Aware of psychosocial needs of patients and families.
- Supports clinic operations and delivers patient care focusing on safe, quality care.
- May fill in for phlebotomy as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401K matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
