About the role

UnityPoint Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians in General Surgery by rooming patients, recording vital signs, and documenting in the EHR. The role involves administering medications, providing patient education, and coordinating follow-up care in a compassionate clinical environment.

Skills

Patient care Clinical support Vital signs monitoring Electronic health record Medication administration Immunizations Patient education Referral coordination Clinical environment maintenance General surgery support

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401k matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Disability

Pet insurance

Perks

Daily pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Employee recognition

Full job details

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Full Time Benefits

We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our team. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA). This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education

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 licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following:

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!