What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- Sign On Bonus: $5,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Fam Med- Johnston- DM
- Shift: 8a-5p / Monday to Friday
- Job ID: 177673
UnityPoint Clinics
Certified Medical Assistant
Full-time benefits
$5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires
Current Openings:
East Des Moines Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM
Northwest Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 7AM-5:30PM - TUESDAYS OF
Ingersoll Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 7AM-5:30PM - FRIDAYS OFF
Waukee Med Park Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM, Thursday 1/2 day
Mills Civic Family Medicine - 4 days/week 7:30AM-5PM 1/2 day OR 7AM-5:30PM - 4 days/week
Norwalk Family Medicine - Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-5:30PM -Friday 8AM-5PM
Altoona Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Lakeview Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM
Des Moines Peds - Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM - THURSDAY OFF
Merle Hay Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM and 1 half day
Why UnityPoint Health?
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.
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.
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
- 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!
Salary : $5,000