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+ Area of Interest: Allied Health

+ Sign On Bonus: $5,000

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Pulmonology- Waukee MOB

+ Shift: 8:30a-5p or 8:00a-4:30p

+ Job ID: 174148

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant

Pulmonology clinic - Waukee Med Park

Waukee, IA

Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM OR 8AM-4:30PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus!

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

Our pulmonology clinic in Waukee, IA is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. The CMA will work closely with physicians and clinical staff to provide high-quality care to patients with respiratory and sleep-related conditions. The ideal candidate demonstrates compassion, attention to detail, and strong communication skills, thriving in a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Greet and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.

+ Record and update patient medical histories, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and spirometry results.

+ Assist providers with pulmonary function tests, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory procedures.

+ Administer medications and immunizations as directed.

+ Perform specimen collection, including sputum or throat swabs, and prepare samples for laboratory processing.

+ Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.

+ Educate patients on medication use, oxygen therapy, and home monitoring as directed by the provider.

+ Ensure exam rooms, equipment, and supplies are cleaned, stocked, and maintained according to infection control standards.

+ Coordinate patient flow, schedule follow-ups, and manage referrals to other specialists or diagnostic facilities.

+ Support front-office operations as needed, including patient check-in/out and insurance verification

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

+ Current certification required; one of the following is accepted:

+ CCMA-NHA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (National Healthcareer Association)

+ CMA-AAMA – Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants)

+ CMA-NCCT – Certified Medical Assistant (National Center for Competency Testing)

+ CMA-NCMA – Certified Medical Assistant (National Certified Medical Assistant)

+ NRCMA-NAHP – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (National Association of Health Professionals)

+ RMA-AMT – Registered Medical Assistant (American Medical Technologists)

+ RMA-AAH – Registered Medical Assistant (American Allied Health)

+ RMA-ARMA – Registered Medical Assistant (American Registry of Medical Assistants)

+ Current CPR/BLS certification.

+ Prior experience in pulmonology, internal medicine, or a specialty clinic preferred.