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UnityPoint Health

Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Lakeview Family Medici

UnityPoint Health, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50265


Overview:

Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Lakeview Family Medicine West Des Moines, Iowa Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm **$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Responsibilities: We are looking for a skilled and caring Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team and contribute to the high standard of care we offer our patients. As a Certified Medical Assistant in our Family Practice Clinic, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care. You will work alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care. Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

Greet patients, take and record vital signs, gather medical history, and prepare patients for exams and procedures. Clinical Duties:

Assist with routine procedures, administer injections, perform basic lab tests, and manage specimen collection. Ensure that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients. Patient Education:

Provide patients with instructions related to their care, including medication administration, lifestyle recommendations, and follow-up care. Answer patient questions and address concerns with empathy. Administrative Support:

Manage patient records using the electronic health record (EHR) system, schedule appointments, handle phone calls, and assist with billing and insurance processing as needed. Coordination:

Work closely with the healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care, including coordinating referrals, follow-up appointments, and communicating with other healthcare providers. Inventory Management:

Monitor medical supplies and ensure all necessary equipment is maintained and functioning properly. Qualifications:

Certification:

Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from an accredited program or apprenticeship program or Current Licensure as an LPN, State of Iowa in good standing. Experience:

Previous experience in a family practice or primary care setting is preferred but not required. Skills:

Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a patient-focused approach to care. Technical Proficiency:

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and standard medical office procedures. CPR Certification:

Current CPR certification required. Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build positive relationships with patients and staff. Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare 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 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 purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.