Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Clinics

Certified Medical Assistant

Family Medicine - Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires

We are seeking a skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our healthcare team. The CMA will assist physicians with patient care, perform routine clinical tasks, and ensure smooth office operations. Key responsibilities include taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, administering injections, assisting with exams and procedures, managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and handling administrative duties like billing and coding. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.

• Patient Care:
• Take and record patient medical histories.
• Measure and monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate).
• Prepare patients for exams and assist healthcare providers during procedures.
• Clinical Duties:
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medications as directed by physicians.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens (e.g., blood, urine) for testing.
• Perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, vision tests).
• Sterilize and maintain medical instruments.
• Administrative Duties:
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the office calendar.
• Answer phones, take messages, and handle patient inquiries.
• Manage patient records, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and confidential.
• Process billing and insurance claims, including coding and verifying patient information.
• Patient Education:
• Provide patients with instructions for medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Educate patients on health management and preventive care.

• CMA certification
• Strong clinical and administrative skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.