Certified Medical Assistant - Grimes Family Medicine

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

Family Medicine Clinic

Grimes, IA

 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 6:45AM-4:45PM Wednesday: 6:45AM-11AM Friday: 7:15AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits 

We are seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. 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

• Perform phlebotomy and collect, label, and process blood specimens.

• Assist with primary care services and patient care management.

• Obtain vital signs and basic patient information after completing required competencies.

• Ensure specimen quality, accuracy, and safety.

• Perform laboratory testing, quality control, and instrument maintenance.

• Document results, maintenance, and patient care in the EHR.

• Communicate laboratory results and patient concerns to appropriate staff.

• Follow CLIA, CAP/COLA, safety, and infection prevention standards.

• Provide compassionate care to patients and assist with difficult blood draws.

• Recognize abnormal results and communicate concerns within scope and licensure.

Qualifications

• 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

• Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC a plus!
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing