Certified Medical Assistant

• Area of Interest: Allied Health

• Sign On Bonus: $5,000

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Internal Med- West Waterloo

• Shift: 40 hours per week

• Job ID: 182634

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Internal Medicine - West Waterloo

CMA

Full time - 40 Hours Per Week

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

• 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 Certifi ed 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.