CMA or LPN - Westdale Family Med
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewCertified Medical AssistantWestdale Family Medicine*
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for CMA/LPN/RNs*Full-time: 1.0FTE,
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with one half day each week Why UnityPoint
Health?* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a
fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values
and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we
serve.* Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options
like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance 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 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. Hear more from
our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to
work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org. Questions? Contact
Valerie.Vaage@UnityPoint.orgResponsibilities
- Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Assist in the delivery of primary
health care services and patient care management.Demonstrates
competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
Administer medications by all routes.Apply Nursing Process
(Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation -
within licensure guidelines)Act as a liaison with patients, family
and providers consistently demonstrating smooth and efficient
telephone communication when covering provider call and scheduling
patient appointments.Obtain complete history regarding health
problems according to protocols.Document accurate information
regarding health concerns and/or condition from patient or family
member.Telephone Triage by providing and documenting advice for
home care of illness/condition; conducting follow-up phone calls
regarding patient's health and progress as necessary.Ability to
assess urgency of condition for immediate attention regarding
illness related calls and assign priority.Placement of urinary
catheters per license.Placement of IV per license.Provide patient
education regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses
following accepted Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.
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).Evaluate clinical skills and practice of
clinical care team.Supervision of delegated duties to License
Practical Nurse and Certified Medical Assistants on approved
clinical protocols.Facilitate and support relationships between
providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary
services.Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures.
Responsible for compliance with precertification
requirementsThoroughly 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 officeQualifications
Graduate of an accredited program for
Medical Assistants.Current CME certification for Certified Medical
Assistant and AAMA or NCCT certification.Mandatory Reporter
certificationMeets educational/competency requirements per policy.
Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.Computer
data entry experience.Mandatory Reporter certification.CPR
certification.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong computer skills.
Ability to work as a team member.Ability to understand and apply
guidelines, policies and proceduresAble to write, read, comprehend
and speak fluent English. Strong verbal and written communication
skills.Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred
- Area of Interest: Allied Health;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
- Department: Fam Med - Westdale - CR;
- Shift: M-F 8-5 w/ one half day each week;
- Job ID: 141815;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Cedar Rapids , CMA or LPN - Westdale Family Med, Healthcare , Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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