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Certified Medical Assistant-Urgent Care West Clinic

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

1 Positions

ID: 2022-109023

Posted On 03/18/2022

Job Overview

Overview

Sign On Bonus: $3,000 for qualifying applicants!

We are looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to work in our Urgent Care West Clinic. Work hours will 12 hour shifts! You will work (3) shifts per week, for 72 hours per pay period, and as needed. There is a holiday and a every third weekend rotation. 

Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. 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. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Commitment to our Team
    Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.'
  • Culture
    At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's 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.'
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
    Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.'
  • 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 purpose - to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.'

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/' 

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 patients 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 organizations 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 others 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

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: 

u2022  Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants. 

u2022  High school diploma required if work is performed in a moderately complex CLIA lab. 

Experience: 

u2022 Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. 

u2022 Computer data entry experience. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

  • Current CMA certification for Certified Medical Assistant from AAMA, NCCT, AMT or NHA.  

  • BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.  

  • Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English 

  • Multicultural sensitivity 

  • Microsoft Office
    basic computer skills. 

  • Customer/patient focused 

  • Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions 

Other: 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.  

Primary Contact

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Michelle Pickel

HR Recruiter, HR

563-589-2608

Phone

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Fax

michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

168

Job REQ #

2022-109023

# Positions

1

Start Date

20220318

End Date

20220627

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About the Company

A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

* Foster Unity
* Own the Moment
* Champion Excellence
* Seize Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees.  Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients.  We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.