Float Medical Assistant
UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital
- Location
- Onsite (Madison, Ohio)
- Compensation
- $21/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 4 days ago
About the role
UnityPoint Health - Meriter is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a float pool supporting multiple clinic locations in the Madison area. The role involves providing technical and clerical patient care within an ambulatory setting as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Skills
Patient care
Clinical operations
Technical functions
Clerical functions
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Urgent care response
Prioritization
Teamwork
Ambulatory care
Epic EHR
Regulatory standards compliance
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401k matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Pet insurance
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
- Floating differential
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Full job details
Job Description
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!Shift: Weekdays between the hours of 7a-5:00p.
The Medical Assistant (MA) functions as a member of the clinic’s patient care team that includes registered nurses (RN), licensed practice nurses (LPN), 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 Meriter’s values are met.
As a part of the Float Pool you will be required to work in several clinic locations. Travel is a requirement and you may change locations daily. As a floating team member you will be eligible for a $2/hour floating shift differential on top of your base pay.
Why UnityPoint Health?
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.
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 Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (One year program at Vocational School) -or- Completion of an accredited LPN Program -or- Completion of an accredited EMT Program – or – a current CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification.
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Holds current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant
- 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)
- Experience with prior authorizations preferred