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Certified Medical Assistant
Location:
West Des Moines, IA
Description:
Are you passionate about recovery, physical and emotional health and cultural equality? At UCS Healthcare, our values guide our culture. We embrace diversity and inclusion and seek colleagues who desire to work in an environment where everyone is accepted and their unique characteristics are celebrated. We have a part- time position available for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for our clinic in West Des Moines, Iowa. UCS Healthcare is a CARF-accredited, non-profit health care organization based in West Des Moines, Iowa with additional offices in Knoxville and Ankeny and medication units across the state offering medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opiate/alcohol addiction. We offer a competitive hourly wage. UCS Healthcare has earned the Best Place for Working Parents® Designation three years running (2021-2023) in recognition of our commitment to supporting working parents through our family-friendly policies and practices. Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Reports To: Nursing Supervisors Job Summary: Provides comprehensive medical care within scope of practice including patient care, documentation, and communication to clinic patients. Cooperates with other medical professionals in a team environment, while maintaining professional medical standards. Promotes medical assisting practices and patient care that is effective in terms of quality, cost, and patient satisfaction. Essential Functions(60%): Performs patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner by utilization of pre-determined standards and evidenced-based practices that define the structure, process and desired patient outcomes Administer and coordinate drug screenings: Collection of urinalyses Perform Breathalyzer testing Keep dosing area and urinalysis restroom clean and orderly Inform nursing staff of client needs Count patient prescription pills and notify nurse of inconsistencies. Maintain and distribute accurate medical records Rooms patients and accurately assesses vital signs and reason for visit. Administers medications and evaluates their effectiveness. Performs venipuncture while maintaining safety standards. Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols. Communicates effectively, practices effective problem identification and resolution skills and uses lines of authority appropriately. Demonstrates a team approach to care. Triage phone calls appropriately reporting to RN or Physician. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner within scope of practice. Accurately receives and follows through on written and verbal orders from providers. Scheduling Accurately calls in/e-scribes medications in a timely manner. Documents accurately in a timely manner. Document program specific data collection into systems Scanning and uploading documents Obtaining consents Follow all Federal, State of Iowa, and agency policies and laws, including those pertaining to patient confidentiality, including HIPAA/ 42CFR part 2 and CARF requirements. Other Functions (40%): Include but are not limited to- Operates in alignment with UCS Healthcare core values. Is a team player, provides patient centered services and strives to provide the highest level of care. Supports the values and philosophy of UCS Healthcare as well as the mission, vision, and behaviors of service excellence. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence, maintaining licensure and certificates. Consistently meets work schedule. Adheres to all policies and procedures. Maintains a clean, safe and secure environment for patients and staff. Maintains standards of medical assisting care, performing within the scope of practice. Participates in agency meetings for betterment of patient care. appropriately schedule patients within physicians requested parameters. Implements educational materials and evaluates their effectiveness. Participates in orientation of new personnel. Other duties as assigned in all programs within scope of practice and assigned by supervisor. Implement and maintain Opioid Treatment Standards within CARF, state, federal, and agency rules and regulations additional duties as assigned Physical Requirements: Able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch throughout the day. A valid driver's license is required (an Iowa driver's license is required within 30 days of hire) and liability insurance or an equivalent means of personal transportation and coverage as travel within the state of Iowa may be necessary. Minimum Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities: Currently holds an unencumbered CMA certification. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Minimum 1 Year Previous medical office experience required. Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications. Venipuncture skills required. Work Schedule: Saturdays 6:00 am-2:00 pm Need Assistance? Applicants that are requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Human Resources. UCS Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law
Company:
UCS Healthcare
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Certified Medical Assistant is a Nurse & Healthcare Medical Assistant Job at UCS Healthcare located in West Des Moines IA. Find other listings like Certified Medical Assistant by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Medical Assistant Jobs.
Certified Medical Assistant is a Nurse & Healthcare Medical Assistant Job at UCS Healthcare located in West Des Moines IA. Find other listings like Certified Medical Assistant by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Medical Assistant Jobs.