Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

UnityPoint Health – Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Family Medicine Clinic, Altoona, IA. Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some flexibility). Full-time + benefits.

• Shift: M-F 8:00-5:00 with room for flexibility
• Job
• Area of Interest:
  Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $5,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department:
  Fam Med
  - Altoona- DM

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:

• 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 also offer pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

Our Family Medicine Clinic in Altoona, IA, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our patient-centered healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and detail-oriented, providing high-quality clinical and administrative support to ensure the best possible patient experience.

• Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the provider.
• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain clinical supplies.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and specimen collection.
• Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, and provide patient education.
• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, OSHA, HIPAA, and other healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and administrative staff to deliver coordinated patient care.

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program required.
• Must hold one of the following active certifications:
  • CCMA (NHA) – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, National Health career Association
  • CMA (AAMA) – Certified Medical Assistant, American Association of Medical Assistants
  • CMA-NCCT – Certified Medical Assistant, National Center for Competency Testing
  • CMA-NCMA – Certified Medical Assistant, National Certified Medical Assistant
  • NRCMA (NAHP) – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, National Association of Health Professionals
  • RMA (AMT) – Registered Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologists
  • RMA (AAH) – Registered Medical Assistant, American Allied Health
  • RMA (ARMA) – Registered Medical Assistant, American Registry of Medical Assistants
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a family medicine or primary care setting preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
• Experience using EPIC is a plus.

Note:

This description reflects the expectations at the time of posting and is subject to change.