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 you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment: We're 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 https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
- Area of Interest: Allied Health;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Fam Med- Lakeview- DM;
- Shift: Mon- Fri 7-330pm;
- Job ID: 150056;
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