Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine 2nd Ave
US-IA-Fort Dodge
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Req #: 176081
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: $5,000 Sign-on bonus for external candidates UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine 2nd Ave (Fort Dodge) Certified Medical Assistant 40 hours per week Click the link below to check out a Day In the Life of a CMA at UnityPoint: https://youtu.be/c8rmUtqCW4A Responsibilities: Clinical Excellence/Patient Care * Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. * Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties. * May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. * Administer ordered medical and/or vaccines. * Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. * Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient 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. Development and Patient Education * Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. * Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure. * Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site. * Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines. * Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules. * 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 by striving to exceed customer expectations. * Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests. * Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office. Qualifications: Education: * Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants. * High school diploma required if work is performed in a moderately complex CLIA lab. License(s)/Certification(s): * 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.
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