Certified Medical Assistant
UnityPoint Health, Des Moines, IA, United States
Overview
Certified Medical Assistant - CMA
— East Des Moines, Family Medicine
Des Moines, IA
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM
Full-time + benefits
$5,000 sign on bonus offered!
This is a busy, fast paced clinic. 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:
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 also offer pet insurance.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a health care provider, deliver patient care that promotes safety and wellbeing.
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.
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Certified Medical Assistant - CMA
— East Des Moines, Family Medicine
Des Moines, IA
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM
Full-time + benefits
$5,000 sign on bonus offered!
This is a busy, fast paced clinic. 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:
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 also offer pet insurance.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a health care provider, deliver patient care that promotes safety and wellbeing.
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.
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