Certified Medical Assistant-Cardiology Clinic **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 36545421 Posted On 07/25/2024 **Job Overview** **Overview** **Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for qualifying applicants!** 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-10 coding. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. **Why UnityPoint Health?**   + **Commitment to our Team –** We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 (https://www.unitypoint.org/press-releases-article.aspx?id=5d699a8a-8983-4b72-a5d2-8965fe05e15c&UnityPoint+Health+Named+Among+150+Top+Places++to+Work+in+Healthcare) by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  + **Culture –** At UnityPoint Health, **you** Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/our-culture.aspx) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  + **Benefits –** Our competitive Total Rewards (https://uphtotalrewards.com/) 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 (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) 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 us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/     **Responsibilities** **Clinical Excellence/Patient Care** + Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. + Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weigh, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient’s chart and consistent with clinical protocol. + Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out basic rooming functions to include vital signs and completion of screening questions at time of visit. + May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. + Carry out clinical orders given by provider as appropriate deemed by scope of competency including but not limited to administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection. + Responsible for managing the tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients to support their health. + Responsible for assisting in managing results and follow-up as determined by provider. + Complete tasks within scope of certificate, licensure and competency as delegated by provider to support patient care. + 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-10 coding. + Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record using standardized workflows and processes. **Development and Patient Education** + Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members as directed by provider. + 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. + Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines. + Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules. + Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures. + Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work. + 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** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** • Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants. • High school diploma required if work is performed in a moderately complex CLIA lab. **Experience:** • Computer data entry experience. · Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. **License(s)/Certification(s):** · Current CMA certification for Certified Medical Assistant from AAMA, NCCT, AMT or NHA. · BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification. · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English · Multicultural sensitivity · Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. · Customer/patient focused · Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions **Other:** Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. + **Area of Interest:** Allied Health; + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** 1.0; + **Department:** Cardiology; + **Shift:** Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. No nights or weekends.; + **Job ID:** 151993; Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time **Qualifications** Education Associates Company ID 168 Job REQ # 36545421 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20240725 End Date 20241211 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Certified Medical Assistant Scholarship - 100% Ful Medical Associates Residential Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Hillcrest Family Services Outpatient Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Hillcrest Family Services Medical Insurance Billing Specialist Hillcrest Family Services LPN-Cardiology Clinic UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital RN-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital RN-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital RN-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Surgical Technician Certified or Non-Certified-Sur UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Occupational Health Physician Medical Director - D UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.