Medical / Healthcare CNA

Area of Interest: Allied Health

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: Cardiology- Methodist Plaza PB

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM 0r 8AM-4:30PM

Job ID: 184281

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant

Methodist Cardiology Clinic

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM or 8AM-4:30PM

Full-time + benefits

Are you looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced specialty clinic? Our growing Cardiology team is seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about providing outstanding patient care while expanding their clinical knowledge and skills.

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 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

Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred

Familiarity with EPIC a plus!

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