Certified Medical Assistant - Cedar Falls Pediatrics
UnityPoint Health
- Location
- Onsite (Cedar Falls, IA)
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
UnityPoint Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their Cedar Falls Pediatrics clinic. The role involves assisting providers with patient care, exams, and minor procedures while maintaining accurate electronic medical records and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Skills
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401k matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
- Daily pay
Full job details
Overview
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates
UnityPoint Clinics
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Pediatrics
Full time/Monday to Friday
Are you a passionate CMA looking for a dynamic and supportive clinic to join? Do you want to be part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality care and making a positive impact in the community? If so, we invite you to join our clinic as we welcome new providers to our team!
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
- Valid and current certification in the state of Iowa for Medical Assisting
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)
- Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
- Familiarity with EPIC a plus!