Certified Medical Assistant
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 168313
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Clinics Certified Medical Assistant Des Moines Southglen - Family Medicine Ingersoll - Family Medicine West Des Moines - Mills Civic Family Medicine Lakeview - Peds - West Des Moines Monday-Friday 1st shift - range from 8AM-5:30PM Full-time + benefits $5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires Responsibilities: As a CMA you will assist physicians with patient care, perform routine clinical tasks, and ensure smooth office operations. You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Additional duties include: * Patient Care: * Take and record patient medical histories. * Measure and monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate). * Prepare patients for exams and assist healthcare providers during procedures. * Clinical Duties: * Administer injections, vaccines, and medications as directed by physicians. * Collect and prepare lab specimens (e.g., blood, urine) for testing. * Perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, vision tests). * Sterilize and maintain medical instruments. * Administrative Duties: * Schedule patient appointments and manage the office calendar. * Answer phones, take messages, and handle patient inquiries. * Manage patient records, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and confidential. * Process billing and insurance claims, including coding and verifying patient information. * Patient Education: * Provide patients with instructions for medications, procedures, and follow-up care. * Educate patients on health management and preventive care. Qualifications: * Current Certification as a Medical Assistant - CMA (NCCT, NHA, AAMA, CCMA, etc) * High school diploma. * BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification. * Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments. #UPC123
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