Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health
$18.34/Hr.-$27.52/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Moline
4600 3rd Street (Show on map)
Jan 12, 2025
Area of Interest: Allied Health Salary Range: $18.34-$27.52/hr* FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Psychiatry Shift: Monday - Friday, no weekends, business hours Job ID: 156836 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - 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. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. 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. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview Medical Assistant Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm No weekends/ holidays Moline, IL The Medical Assistant (MA) is supervised by the Manager, Outpatient Nursing Services Psychiatry and provides care to clients utilizing the Robert Young Center principles of Trauma Informed Care. The MA supports the provider by performing a variety of tasks related to coordinating treatment plans and following clients through the treatment process. The MA delivers customer service and works cooperatively with other departments. The MA may train students assigned to the department. The MA provides crisis intervention, maintains accurate clinical documentation, and demonstrates Trinity's principles and values when interacting with clients, families, visitors, physicians and coworkers. Responsibilities Assures that all clients receive clinically sound information and ongoing care for behavioral health needs. Performs client assessments by checking vital signs, a physical exam by measuring height and weight, and obtains the client's history by asking questions about conditions, medications, and allergies. Collects information and communicates medication requests and client problems to the provider. Responds to phone calls for crises intervention by providing brief direction, recommendations, and crises intervention. Requests consultation with social workers and therapists for clients when necessary. Delivers high quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the client. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited MA program or two years Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) experience. Experience: Two years' mental health experience, preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire. *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. #RYCJessi