Lab Tech/Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Moline
Posted on: January 23, 2025
Job Description:
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Internal Med- John Deere Rd
- Shift: 8am-5pm
- Job ID: 159146Overview$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External CMA
Candidates, $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for External MTL Candidates
UnityPoint ClinicsInternal Medicine & Dermatology Moline, IL M-F
8:00a-5:00p (40 hours per week) Assist provider and other clinical
staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for
examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. Responsible
for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office
visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow
patients monitoring disease status. 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-10 coding. Answer
questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
Click the link below to check out a Day In the Life of a CMA at
UnityPoint: Why UnityPoint Health?
Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you
Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by
uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right
for the people we serve.Benefits - Our competitive 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
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.
ResponsibilitiesClinical 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.Administer ordered medical and/or vaccines. Responsible
for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office
visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow
patients monitoring disease status.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-10 coding. Provide
appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic
health record using standardized workflows and processes. Patient
Care:
- Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and
patient care management.
- Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out
assigned duties by participating in competency reviews and
proficiency testing on a regular basis.
- Collect and prepare blood samples using a consistent patient
labeling identification system for performing routine laboratory
procedures.
- Assure the reliability and safety of blood products utilizing
appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid
inadequate specimens.
- Communicate results in a timely manner to appropriate health
care personnel.
- Demonstrate an understanding of established policies and
procedures included in Procedure Manual, Lab Manual, Safety Manual,
Hazardous Material Manual, Fingerstick Protocol, and CLIA
regulations or policies from other laboratory regulatory agencies
such as CAP and COLA.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality and
quantity of service delivered.
- Perform phlebotomy duties, assist other employees with
difficult phlebotomy situations, interact with patients, families,
visitors and staff in a positive manner.
- Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures
used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Record and document laboratory results for each performed test.
Retain records for the required length of time in a secure
location.
- Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware,
instruments and work area according to policy and procedure.
- Evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard
laboratory test and measurement controls.
- Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic
vital information preparing patient for examination as directed by
Clinic Administrator and/or Director after completion of Vital
Signs Competency. Does not include immunizations, dispensing of
medication, or assisting in
procedures.QualificationsEducation:Graduate of an accredited
program for Medical Assistants.High school diploma required if work
is performed in a moderately complex CLIA lab.
- Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Laboratory
Technicians.
- Two years of previous clinical experience in a medical
laboratory preferred.
- New graduate: Obtain Technician Certification (MLT) within one
(1) year of employment. Certifying Agencies include but are not
limited to the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board
of Certification (BOC), American Medical Technologist (AMT)
Certification, and American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Board
of Registry (ABOR) or U.S Military Laboratory Training Program.
Experience:Previous clinical experience in a medical office
preferred.Computer data entry experience.
License(s)/Certification(s):Current CME certification for Certified
Medical Assistant and AAMA, NCCT, RMA or NHA certification.BLS and
Mandatory Reporter certification.Valid driver's license when
driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Moline , Lab Tech/Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine, Healthcare , Moline, Illinois
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