What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine (Prairie Parkway) position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Fam Med - Prairie Parkway
- Shift: Day time hours with evening rotation. Clinic is open 7a-7p Monday, Wednesday, and 7a-5p Tuesdays, Thursday ,and Fridays
- Job ID: 179117
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic
Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine (Prairie Parkway)
Full time, 40 hours per week
Daytime hours with evening rotation
$5,000 Sign-on bonus
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.
• 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.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education.
- Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures
- Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
- Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
- Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
Qualifications
- Valid and current certification in the state of Iowa for Medical Assisting
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)
- Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
- Familiarity with EPIC a plus!