Certified Medical Assistant: Phlebotomy & Patient Care

UnityPoint Health; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short/long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Grimes, IA is seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our clinical team. The CMA will support patient care, assist with exams, treatments, and provide patient education.

The position is full-time with benefits, Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM, within Family Medicine. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, patient care management, vital signs, and EHR documentation in EPIC.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistants program (certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree).
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through recognized national bodies.
• Prior clinical/outpatient experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect, label, and process blood specimens.
• Assist with primary care services and patient care management.
• Obtain vital signs and basic patient information after completing required competencies.
• Ensure specimen quality, accuracy, and safety.
• Perform laboratory testing, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
• Document results, maintenance, and patient care in the EHR.
• Communicate laboratory results and patient concerns to appropriate staff.
• Follow CLIA, CAP/COLA, safety, and infection prevention standards.
• Provide compassionate care and assist with difficult blood draws.
• Recognize abnormal results and communicate concerns within scope and licensure.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Communication

Education

Medical assisting certificate/ diploma/ associate’s degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Grimes, IA is seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our clinical team. The CMA will support patient care, assist with exams, treatments, and provide patient education.

The position is full-time with benefits, Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM, within Family Medicine. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, patient care management, vital signs, and EHR documentation in EPIC.