Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Cardiology

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids, Washington (IA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to making a difference in the community. As a Clinical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting clinical staff and ensuring patients receive the best care possible. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to a culture of belonging. Enjoy competitive benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Current AAMA, NHA or NCCT Medical Assistant certification required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with patient examinations and minor procedures.
• Track follow-up appointments and provide patient education.
• Document patient information in electronic health records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Mandatory Reporter Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record Systems

Job description

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Cardiology Clinic
• Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 pm
• Job ID: 160311

Overview

The clinical assistant assists provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information, preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.

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

• Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.
• Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department).
• Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.
• Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
• Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Qualifications

• Current AAMA, NHA or NCCT Medical Assistant certification
• CPR certification
• Mandatory Reporter certification
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Use of usual/customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position