UnityPoint Health
Certified Medical Assistant - Johnston Family Medicine
UnityPoint Health, Johnston, Iowa, United States, 50131
Overview:
Certified Medical Assistant - Johnston Family Med (Float CMA) Johnston, Iowa Full-time Benefit Package Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm **$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for external candidates! Responsibilities: We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Family Medicine Clinic. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and possess strong clinical and administrative skills. You will play a key role in assisting physicians, managing patient flow, and ensuring a positive experience for our patients. Key Responsibilities: Patient Rooming:
Greet patients, escort them to examination rooms, and prepare them for their visit. Vital Signs and Measurements:
Accurately measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and weight. Patient History:
Obtain and document patient medical histories, current medications, allergies, and any other pertinent information. Clinical Assistance:
Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations, procedures, and treatments. Patient Education:
Provide patients with basic information regarding their health, medications, and any follow-up care instructions. Specimen Collection:
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, including blood draws, urine samples, and swabs, following proper protocols. Administrative Tasks:
Assist with scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing patient records in the electronic health records (EHR) system. Qualifications:
Current Certification as a Medical Assistant. Graduate of an accredited program or apprenticeship program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team 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.
Certified Medical Assistant - Johnston Family Med (Float CMA) Johnston, Iowa Full-time Benefit Package Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm **$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for external candidates! Responsibilities: We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Family Medicine Clinic. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and possess strong clinical and administrative skills. You will play a key role in assisting physicians, managing patient flow, and ensuring a positive experience for our patients. Key Responsibilities: Patient Rooming:
Greet patients, escort them to examination rooms, and prepare them for their visit. Vital Signs and Measurements:
Accurately measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and weight. Patient History:
Obtain and document patient medical histories, current medications, allergies, and any other pertinent information. Clinical Assistance:
Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations, procedures, and treatments. Patient Education:
Provide patients with basic information regarding their health, medications, and any follow-up care instructions. Specimen Collection:
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, including blood draws, urine samples, and swabs, following proper protocols. Administrative Tasks:
Assist with scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing patient records in the electronic health records (EHR) system. Qualifications:
Current Certification as a Medical Assistant. Graduate of an accredited program or apprenticeship program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team 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.