Certified Medical Assistant at UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Triage, Patient Education, Office Procedures Assistance, Compliance, Referral Coordination, Standards of Practice Development, Patient Care Coordination, Consultation, Research Facilitation, Preauthorization, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Description

Overview Certified Medical Assistant UnityPoint Clinic Westside Urgent Care Full-time Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-3pm 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 Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures. Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria. Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients. Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups. Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice. Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Certified Medical Assistant through NHA, AAMA, NCT or AMT High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab. Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures

Responsibilities

The role involves functioning as a clinician, educator, and resource for patients, assisting physicians with office procedures, and triaging incoming patients according to established criteria. Responsibilities also include developing standards of care, providing patient teaching, coordinating care, consulting, and handling preauthorizations with insurance companies.