Certified Medical Assistant

Area of Interest : Allied Health

Sign On Bonus : $5,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0

Department : Fam Med- Norwalk- DM

Shift : Mon-Thurs 830-530, Fri 8-5

Job ID : 176053

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Norwalk Family Medicine

Norwalk, IA

Monday-Thursday 8 : 30AM-5 : 30PM, Friday 8AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus offered to newly licensed or external candidates!

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

We are seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education.

Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures

Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)

Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure

Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care

Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups

Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Qualifications

Valid and current certification in the state of Iowa for Medical Assisting

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)

Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred

Familiarity with EPIC a plus!