0 Weekends: Yes Benefit Eligible
Every Sat/Sun, Day Shift. The medical assistant (MA) functions as a member of the clinic’s patient care team that includes registered nurses (RN), clinic assistants, technicians, clerical staff, physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), and physicians. The MA performs technical, patient related functions and clerical functions in the ambulatory setting.
The MA is also aware of psychosocial needs of patients and families. The MA will support clinic operations and deliver patient care focusing on safe, quality care to ensure that UnityPoint Health – Meriter’s values are met. The position may fill in for phlebotomy as needed.
Why UnityPoint Health – Meriter? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.
We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. 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. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Required
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (One year program at Vocational School) and is certified or eligible for certification or registration as a Medical Assistant by an accrediting organization or association OR completion of an LPN program OR EMT certified Current CPR certification Enjoys working with variety of patient ages and conditions/diagnosis Excellent organizational, internal, and external service excellence skills Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Ability to present oneself as a professional Ability to work well in a fast-paced, ever changing environment with multiple priorities Ability to work well independently and within teams Ability to prioritize work in an efficient manner Ability to recognize and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner
Holds current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant OR Licensed Practical Nurse Prior knowledge/experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting Knowledge of Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System Prior knowledge/experience working with regulatory standards (e.g. CMS, Joint Commission) EEO/M/F/D/V