Certified Medical Assistant Inpatient

Certified Medical Assistant - Inpatient

Full Time; 7:00am-7:00pm

Muscatine, IA

The Certified Medical Assistant Inpatient assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the directions of a physician or Registered Nurse (RN).

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.

Clinical Excellence Focus: Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the appropriate care protocols and procedures.

• Under the supervision of an RN, monitors patient's status through interview, observation and analysis of actual problems and outcomes
• Assists the RN in the development of an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Implements appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift as directed by RN.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation as directed by RN.
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient charting and event reports
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others
• Performs select clinical duties, including but not limited to:
  • Ensures that activity goals are met daily
  • Taking vital signs
  • Verifying and reconciling medical records/patient history/patient flowsheets
  • Completing patient admissions and starting the intake process.
  • Completing patient discharges
  • Patient education
  • Administer medications under the direction and delegation of the supervisory RN

• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• High school diploma.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• A positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to assist providers in professional manner.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.