Certified Medical Assistant

• Area of Interest: Allied Health

• Sign On Bonus: $5,000

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .90

• Department: Pediatrics - Ankeny- DM

• Shift: 7-5 M, W, TH, F Tuesdays off.

• Job ID: 182129

Overview

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM

• Wednesdays OFF

• 1 hour lunch

• 36 hours/week

There is a flexible weekend rotation every 8-12 weekends

• Saturday OR Sunday 8:00AM-12:00PM at Walnut Creek in the newborn center. Weekend shift differential offered!

Join our Pediatrics team as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Ankeny, IA! In this dynamic role you will blend both clinical and front desk responsibilities! We are seeking a compassionate,

team-focused professional to support patient care through check-in/check-out, rooming, vitals, pediatric labs, injections, and additional clinical support. Epic experience and Limited Rad certification are a plus,

but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply — training will be provided!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree) required.

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:

• National Healthcare 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

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree) required.

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:

• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing

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