Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's Altoona clinic in IA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support physicians during exams, assist with treatments, and educate patients. This role emphasizes accurate vitals, patient histories, and documentation in the EHR.

The position is full-time, with a 36-hour work week, Monday through Friday and Thursdays off, offering benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Prior outpatient experience and EPIC familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree) required.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through recognized cert bodies required.
• Prior clinical/outpatient experience preferred.
• EPIC familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

EPIC familiarity

Education

Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

Altoona Family Medicne

Altoona, IA

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM - THURSDAY OFF

36 hours/week

Full-time + benefits

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.

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.

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.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, orAssociate’s Degree)required.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:
  • NationalHealthcareAssociation
  • American Association of Medical Assistants
  • National Center forCompetencyTesting
  • National Certified Medical Assistant
  • National Association of Health Professionals
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants
  • American Allied Health
  • American Medical Technologists

• Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC a plus!
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing