Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Dunlap (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Iowa is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians and ensure high-quality patient care. You will bridge patient intake and provider evaluation, helping streamline clinic workflows in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing patients, documenting visits, collecting specimens, and assisting with vaccines. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Current national certification and BLS-CPR.
• Strong computer literacy and clinical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for visits.
• Record vital signs and review medication history.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Administer medications or vaccines as ordered.
• Maintain stocked and sanitized exam rooms; assist with safety checks.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient greeting

Electronic health records

Medical terminology

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited medical assisting program

National certifications: CCMA CMA CMA-NHA NCMA etc

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Medical Assistant, you will be a vital member of our clinical support team, working directly under the supervision of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will play a key role in the success of our facility by ensuring the well-being and safety of all patients while maintaining a clean, professional, and efficient clinical environment. By bridging the gap between patient intake and provider examination, you will help optimize clinic workflows and contribute to a seamless healthcare experience for our community.

Every day you will manage essential patient care tasks, including greeting and preparing patients, recording vital signs, reviewing medication history, and documenting the reason for their visit. Your daily responsibilities will involve collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, administering ordered medications or vaccines, and ensuring that all exam rooms are fully stocked and sanitized. You will also be responsible for maintaining rigorous safety checklists, performing quality control measures, and escalating any patient concerns to the appropriate clinical staff in a timely manner.

To be successful in this role, you will be a graduate of an accredited medical assisting program and hold a current national certification (such as CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA) along with a valid BLS-CPR certification. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong computer literacy, excellent mathematical skills, and the ability to navigate clinical documentation systems with ease. You must demonstrate exceptional communication skills, the ability to resolve complex problems, and a commitment to upholding the highest ethical and regulatory standards in a fast-paced medical practice.

We are offering up to $4,800 as a Sign-on Bonus as well as up to $8,000 in Educational Assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of medical assisting program accredited by Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP).
• Programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if program included formal externship.
• High School Graduate or equivalent upon hire and Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) N/A upon hire Required or
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA (CMA) N/A upon hire Required or
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA (CMA-NHA) N/A upon hire Required or
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT (NCMA) N/A upon hire Required or
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP (NRCMA) N/A upon hire Required or
• Registered Medical Assistant AMT (RMA) N/A upon hire Required or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA-AAH) N/A upon hire Required or
• Cert Med Asst - MMCI (CMA-MMCI) N/A upon hire Required and
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) N/A upon hire Required and
• Medication Aide: NE (MEDAID:NE) N/A within 90 Days Required

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.