Medical Administrative Assistant
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
Shift is Monday-Friday/ 7am-3:30pm
Open to Medical Assistant or Administrative Assistant.
Under the direction of a health care provider, the Medical
Assistant, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that
promotes the safety and well-being of our patients.
Why UnityPoint Health?
* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling
career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and
unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we
serve.
* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards 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
development opportunities 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.
* Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry
out assigned job duties.
* May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from
patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
* May be required to perform testing including BAT, drug screening,
spirometry, or audiometric testing
* Administer ordered medical treatments and/or vaccines.
* 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.
* Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments
related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to
regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
* Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's
electronic health record using standardized workflows and
processes.
* Practices and reflects knowledge of IPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and
other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Provide
information to appropriate regulatory agencies, (i.e. health
department).
Development and Patient Education
* 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
Education:
* High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex
CLIA lab.
* Completion of a Medical Assistant Program
* CMA preferred
Experience:
* Computer data entry experience.
* Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
Skills:
* 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.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work as a team member.
* Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and
procedures.
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Ankeny , Medical Administrative Assistant, Administration, Clerical , Ankeny, Iowa
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