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+ Area of Interest: Allied Health

+ Sign On Bonus: $5,000

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Fam Med- Johnston- DM

+ Shift: 8a-5p / Monday to Friday

+ Job ID: 175336

Overview

UnityPoint Clinics

Certified Medical Assistant

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires

Current Openings:

Waukee Plastic Surgery - Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM - Grand Prairie Parkway

East Des Moines Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM

Methodist & Waukee Float - Endocrinology - Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Ingersoll Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 7AM-5:30PM - FRIDAYS OFF

Northwest Family Medicine - Monday-Friday 7AM-5:30PM - TUESDAYS OFF

Waukee Cardiology - Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM

Lakeview Family Medicine - Multiple Shifts available

Lakeview - Peds - West Des Moines - Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM - THURSDAYS OFF

Ankeny Family Medicine - Prairie Trail - Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM - WEDNESDAYS OFF

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

As a CMA you will assist physicians with patient care, perform routine clinical tasks, and ensure smooth office operations. You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Additional duties include:

+ Patient Care:

+ Take and record patient medical histories.

+ Measure and monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate).

+ Prepare patients for exams and assist healthcare providers during procedures.

+ Clinical Duties:

+ Administer injections, vaccines, and medications as directed by physicians.

+ Collect and prepare lab specimens (e.g., blood, urine) for testing.

+ Perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, vision tests).

+ Sterilize and maintain medical instruments.

+ Administrative Duties:

+ Schedule patient appointments and manage the office calendar.

+ Answer phones, take messages, and handle patient inquiries.

+ Manage patient records, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and confidential.

+ Process billing and insurance claims, including coding and verifying patient information.

+ Patient Education:

+ Provide patients with instructions for medications, procedures, and follow-up care.

+ Educate patients on health management and preventive care.

Qualifications

+ Current Certification as a Medical Assistant - CMA (NCCT, NHA, AAMA, RMA (AMT)

+ High school diploma.

+ BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.

+ Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments.

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