Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's Waverly Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for full-time daytime hours. The role supports providers with patient rooming, exams, and minor procedures, documents care in the EMR, performs specimen collection, and administers vaccinations as needed.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited MA program and hold CMA/MA certification from a national board. Prior clinical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree).
• Certification as CMA/MA through a recognized national board (e.g., NHA, AAMA, NCCT, AMT or equivalent).
• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and clinical staff with patient rooming, exams, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Obtain patient history and review of systems; measure and document vital signs and screenings.
• Document all care in the EMR using standardized workflows.
• Perform specimen collection, including blood draws, and prepare samples for lab analysis.
• Carry out provider orders within scope of licensure, including administering medications and vaccinations.
• Manage results, patient follow-ups, and tracking systems to support ongoing care.
• Schedule referrals and complete required forms, requisitions, and CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Provide patient and family education as directed by the provider.
• Interpret lab and procedure results within scope and take appropriate next steps.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and organizational policies.
• Participate in team communications and meetings; demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and strong customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (certificate/diploma/AD)

Job description

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Waverly Clinic - UnityPoint Health

$5000 Sign-on Bonus

Full-time, day hours

Under the direction of a health care provider, Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our patients.

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 providers and clinical staff with patient rooming, exams, treatments, and minor procedures
• Obtain patient history and review of systems; measure and document vital signs and screenings
• Accurately document all care in the electronic medical record (EMR) using standardized workflows
• Perform specimen collection, including blood draws, and prepare samples for lab analysis as needed
• Carry out provider orders within scope of licensure, including administering medications and vaccinations
• Manage results, patient follow-ups, and tracking systems to support ongoing care
• Schedule referrals and complete required forms, requisitions, and appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding
• Provide patient and family education as directed by the provider
• Interpret lab and procedure results within scope and take appropriate next steps
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and organizational policies
• Participate in team communications and meetings; demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and strong customer service

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree) required.

Experience:

• Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:
  • National Healthcareer Association
  • American Association of Medical Assistants
  • National Center for Competency Testing
  • National Certified Medical Assistant
  • National Association of Health Professionals
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants
  • American Allied Health
  • American Medical Technologists
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire.
• IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
• IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire.