Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Cardiology Clinic in Des Moines, IA. This full-time role supports patient exams, treatments, and education in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Expect collaboration with physicians, EHR documentation, and adherence to licensure. The clinic emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and comprehensive benefits for staff and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and certification as CMA.
• Experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC EHR system a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures.
• Room patients, record histories and vital signs, document in EHR.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per licensure.
• Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical experience

EPIC familiarity

Education

Medical Assistant certificate/diploma/associate degree

CMA certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

Cardiology Clinic - Methodist

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM

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