Certified Medical Assistant
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Overview
UnityPoint Clinics
CMA Certified Medical Assistant
Ankeny Med Park Urgent Care Clinic
Ankeny IA
Hours: Every other Saturday and Sunday 8AM4PM
*Must be a Certified MA or be an MA able to be certified within 1 year of hire*
Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our healthcare team. The CMA will assist physicians with patient care perform routine clinical tasks and ensure smooth office operations. Key responsibilities include taking patient histories measuring vital signs administering injections assisting with exams and procedures managing patient records scheduling appointments and handling administrative duties like billing and coding. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills attention to detail and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fastpaced environment. Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
- 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 uptodate and confidential.
- Process billing and insurance claims including coding and verifying patient information.
- Patient Education:
- Provide patients with instructions for medications procedures and followup care.
- Educate patients on health management and preventive care.
Qualifications
- CMA certification
- Strong clinical and administrative skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality
Employment Type
Part-Time
