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Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA • 17h ago

Area of Interest: Allied Health

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: Pediatrics - Cedar Rapids- CR

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm

Job ID: 186749

Overview

Location: Cedar Rapids Pediatrics- 855 A Ave NE, Suite 300

Shift: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

We're seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Pediatrics Clinic Team! Under the direction of a health care provider, you'll be responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our patients. *Reference the Clinical Staffing Matrix for clarification of procedures, actions and processes that you are permitted to undertake according to the terms of your professional license.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you're 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

Assist providers and clinical staff with patient rooming, exams, treatments, and minor procedures

Obtain patient history and review of systems; measure and document vital signs and screenings

Accurately document all care in the electronic medical record (EMR) using standardized workflows

Perform specimen collection, including blood draws, and prepare samples for lab analysis as needed

Carry out provider orders within scope of licensure, including administering medications and vaccinations

Manage results, patient follow-ups, and tracking systems to support ongoing care

Schedule referrals and complete required forms, requisitions, and appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding

Provide patient and family education as directed by the provider

Interpret lab and procedure results within scope and take appropriate next steps

Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and organizational policies

Participate in team communications and meetings; demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and strong customer service

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate's Degree ) required .

Experience:

Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:

National Healthcareer Association

American Association of Medical Assistants

National Center for Competency Testing

National Certifi ed Medical Assistant

National Association of Health Professionals

American Registry of Medical Assistants

American Allied Health

American Medical Technologists

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association

Certified Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire.

IA /IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.

IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire.

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