Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

Waukee Med Park

Cardiology Clinic

Waukee, IA
Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus for external or newly certified candidates!

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.

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports the daily clinical operations of the clinic by providing high-quality patient care and administrative support under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers. The CMA performs clinical tasks, coordinates patient flow, assists with procedures, and ensures accurate documentation to promote efficient and compassionate care delivery.

• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers with patient exams, procedures, and treatments.

• Record patient vital signs, medical histories, and documentation in the EHR.

• Administer medications and perform basic clinical tasks such as EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.

• Educate patients on medications, procedures, and follow-up care.

• Maintain clean, safe clinical areas and follow infection control standards.

• Coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, manage referrals, and support front-office tasks as needed.

• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and clinical staff while protecting patient confidentiality.

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP, ABHES, or equivalent).

• Active certification as a Medical Assistant from one of the following:

  • CCMA-NHA, CMA (AAMA), CMA-NCCT, CMA-NCMA, NRCMA-NAHP, RMA (AMT), RMA-AAH, or RMA-ARMA.

• Current BLS/CPR certification (AHA or equivalent).

• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR).

• Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and maintain patient confidentiality.