CMA or LPN - Westdale Family Medicine Clinic

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewCMA or LPNWestdale Family MedicineFT, Monday-Friday 8am-5pmBenefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Disability Coverage, Paid Time Off/Holidays, Critical Care Coverage, Parental Leave, Annual Pay Raise and more!!ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions and Responsibilities:* Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.* Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.* Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.* 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).* Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary services.* Demonstrate the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.* Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures. Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements* Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages, thresholds) for clinic specialty services including co-morbidities and influences impacting patient care and treatment.* 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.* Meet the department work schedule.* Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.* Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.* Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.* Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.* Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.* 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.QualificationsQualifications if LPN:* Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.* Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Licensed Practical Nurse.* Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.* Computer data entry experience.* BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Strong computer skills.* Ability to work as a team member.* Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures* Able to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.Qualifications if CMA:* Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.* Current CME certification for National Certified Medical Assistant from the NCCT or AAMA.* Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.* Computer data entry experience.* BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Ability to work as a team member.* Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.* Able to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English.* Strong computer skills.* Strong verbal and written communication skillsEOE M/F/V/D

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