Certified Medical Assistant – Behavioral Health (Sign-On $5k)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant in Cedar Rapids to support outpatient services within a community behavioral health setting. You will assist providers, collect histories, perform vital signs, document care in the EMR, and help with exams, treatments, and minor procedures.

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with certification is required; previous clinical experience is preferred. BLS and state-specific training will be completed within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (certificate, diploma, or associate degree).
• Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through a recognized certifying body is required.

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.
• Document all care in the EMR using standard workflows.
• Perform specimen collection and prepare samples for lab analysis.
• Carry out provider orders within licensure; administer medications and vaccinations.
• Manage results, follow-ups and scheduling of referrals; ensure CPT/ICD-10 coding where appropriate.
• Provide patient and family education as directed by the provider.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and organizational policies.

Education

Medical Assistant certification/degree

Job description

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant in Cedar Rapids to support outpatient services within a community behavioral health setting. You will assist providers, collect histories, perform vital signs, document care in the EMR, and help with exams, treatments, and minor procedures.

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with certification is required; previous clinical experience is preferred. BLS and state-specific training will be completed within set timelines.