Certified Medical Assistant | $5K Sign-On, Day Shift

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

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.