Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for multiple locations in Central Iowa. The role involves assisting physicians, performing clinical tasks, and ensuring smooth office operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and attention to detail. Join a recognized top workplace and enjoy competitive benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Matching

Employee Recognition Program

Dental and Health Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant required.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and perform routine clinical tasks.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage office calendar.
• Educate patients on health management and preventive care.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Current Certification as a Medical Assistant - CMA

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

UnityPoint Clinics

Certified Medical Assistant

Multiple Locations/Clinics in the Central Iowa Region

Ankeny, West Des Moines, Waukee, Johnston, Grimes, Des Moines

Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Urgent Care, Express Care, Internal Medicine

Full-time + Benefits

Shifts available between 8AM-8PM + weekend rotations

$5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires

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

As a CMA you will assist physicians with patient care, perform routine clinical tasks, and ensure smooth office operations. You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Additional duties include:

• Patient Care:
• Take and record patient medical histories.
• Measure and monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate).
• Prepare patients for exams and assist healthcare providers during procedures.
• Clinical Duties:
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medications as directed by physicians.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens (e.g., blood, urine) for testing.
• Perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, vision tests).
• Sterilize and maintain medical instruments.
• Administrative Duties:
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the office calendar.
• Answer phones, take messages, and handle patient inquiries.
• Manage patient records, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and confidential.
• Process billing and insurance claims, including coding and verifying patient information.
• Patient Education:
• Provide patients with instructions for medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Educate patients on health management and preventive care.

Qualifications

• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant - CMA
• High school diploma.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments.