Certified Medical Assistant-Younker 5
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Acute CMA Younker 5 Transplant/Renal Uro Methodist
FullTime weekend and holiday rotation
Shift: Days
Benefits Eligible
Shift Differential for qualifying shifts
$5000 signon bonus!
Younker 5 is a 22 bed Renal Transplant and Urology unit specializing in medical surgical patients. We are Transplant Center Certified and take pride in being one of Central Iowas only Kidney Transplant Centers. Our hard working team is thoroughly committed to offering a multidisciplinary approach to patient centered care involving achievement on best patient outcomes and safe discharge plans.
Why UnityPoint Health
- Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
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- Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
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- Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
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The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) works with providers nursing and patient care techs to help support patient care needs on the inpatient med/surg unit. In coordination and as delegated by the nurse the CMA may complete the following tasks but not limited to taking patient vital signs performs dressing changes passes noncontrolled and nonintravenous medications and supports admission and discharge tasks on the unit.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence Focus: Promotes the use of evidencebased practice through the appropriate care protocols and procedures.
As delegated by the nurse the CMA assesses patients status through interview observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes
Assists the nurse in the development of an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Implements appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
Systematically evaluates and documents patients progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift as directed by the nurse
Modifies plan of care based on evaluation as directed by the nurse.
Completes required documentation as appropriate including patient charting and event reports
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidencebased practice
Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others
Performs select clinical duties including but not beyond:
o Taking vital signs
o Oral IM and SUBQ medication administration
o Wound care and dressing changes
o Assisting in the completion of patient admissions and discharge work
o Enemas
o Vaccine administration
o Chart review
o Patient education
Completes other duties as assigned by the nurse.
Work Environment & Culture Focus: Participates in interdisciplinary care of patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.
Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs
Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources in a timely manner
Able to assume assignment of noncomplex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment as directed by nurse
Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions
Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs
Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patients care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes
Participates when appropriate in bedside shift report
Collaborates with nurses on patients behalf when necessary
Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity
Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others; gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers
Participates in intentional rounds communicates any next level of care needs.
Performance Improvement Focus: Actively participates in data collection analysis problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.
Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care evidencebased practices national patient safety goals core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital such as activity basic hygiene and nutrition.
Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient family departments providers)
Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives
Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs anticipates patient/family needs
Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards
Identifies practice problems on the unit with solutions generated.
Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes
Patient Education Focus: Adapts teaching strategies appropriately to meet the patients/familys age specific needs.
Adapts teaching strategies based on patients response readiness to learn and level of comprehension as directed by nurse.
Takes cultural agespecific gender and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures illness hospital experience etc. under the direction of nurse.
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education
Utilizes health patient education system and other resources for patients and family members
Completes discharge education with patients and/or caregiver.
Utilizes teachback method of education.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
High School graduate or GED equivalent
Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
OR
Graduate of a registered apprenticeship program with 2 years of clinical experience.
OR
Graduate of an online program or on the job training program with 3 years of clinical experience.
Experience:
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
Mandatory Reporter
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Basic computer knowledge using word processing spreadsheet email and web browser.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals.
Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.
Employment Type
Full-Time
