Certified Medical Assistant - Every other weekend
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Job Location:
Altoona, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
UnityPoint Health
Certified Medical Assistant
Urgent Care Clinic
Altoona IA
8 hours/week
Every other weekend - Saturday/Sunday 7:45AM-4PM
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. 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.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Urgent Care Clinic in Altoona IA. As a key member of our clinical team the CMA will support urgent care providers by delivering efficient compassionate care in a fast-paced walk-in environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable organized and committed to providing excellent service to patients with a variety of acute medical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Room patients and obtain vital signs medical histories and reason for visit
Prepare patients for examinations procedures and treatments
Assist providers with minor procedures wound care splinting and diagnostic testing
Perform point-of-care testing (e.g. strep flu COVID urinalysis) and EKGs
Administer injections and vaccines under provider direction
Document all patient interactions accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain clinic cleanliness and infection control standards
Triage walk-in patients based on severity and communicate appropriately with clinical staff
Provide discharge instructions and patient education
Support front desk staff as needed with patient check-in check-out and scheduling
Maintain current certifications and participate in ongoing training
Qualifications
Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from an accredited program (required) certification through AAMA NHA NCCT or AMT
Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
Prior experience in urgent care family practice or emergency medicine preferred
Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
Strong ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume fast-paced environment
Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g. Epic Athena customizable)
Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
