Certified Medical Assistant - Waukee Family Med.

Certified Medical Assistant - Waukee Family Med

Waukee, Iowa

Full-time Benefit Package

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

**$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for external candidates!

We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Family Medicine Clinic. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and possess strong clinical and administrative skills. You will play a key role in assisting physicians, managing patient flow, and ensuring a positive experience for our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Rooming: Greet patients, escort them to examination rooms, and prepare them for their visit.
• Vital Signs and Measurements: Accurately measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and weight.
• Patient History: Obtain and document patient medical histories, current medications, allergies, and any other pertinent information.
• Clinical Assistance: Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Patient Education: Provide patients with basic information regarding their health, medications, and any follow-up care instructions.
• Specimen Collection: Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, including blood draws, urine samples, and swabs, following proper protocols.
• Administrative Tasks: Assist with scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing patient records in the electronic health records (EHR) system.

• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant. Graduate of an accredited program or apprenticeship program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - 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.