Certified Medical Assistant - Westdale Family Practice

Area of Interest: Allied HealthFTE/Hours per pay period: .9Department: Urgent Care Westside - CRShift: Days, Nights, Weekends, HolidaysJob ID: 178393OverviewCertified Medical AssistantUnityPoint ClinicWestside Urgent CareFull-timeClinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-3pmWhy UnityPoint Health?At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.ResponsibilitiesFunction as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures. Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria. Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients. Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups. Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice. Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies. QualificationsGraduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Certified Medical Assistant through NHA, AAMA, NCT or AMTHigh school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab.Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong computer skills.Ability to work as a team member.Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures