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Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health • West Des Moines, IA • 2h ago

Area of Interest: Allied Health

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8

Department: OB/GYN - Lakeview- DM

Shift: Four days/week 6:45AM-4PM

Job ID: 182862

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

CMA- Certified Medical Assistant

OBGYN Lakeview

West Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday - 4 days/week 6:45AM-4:00PM

32 hours/week

Full-time + benefits

Make a difference every day with our growing OB/GYN team in West Des Moines! We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who enjoys a fast-paced clinic environment and is passionate about women's health. In this hands-on role, you'll support providers, educate patients, and help deliver outstanding care while working alongside a close-knit team that values collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.

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

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate's Degree) required.

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:

National Healthcare Association

American Association of Medical Assistants

National Center for Competency Testing

National Certified Medical Assistant

National Association of Health Professionals

American Registry of Medical Assistants

American Allied Health

American Medical Technologists

Familiarity with EPIC a plus!

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