Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

UnityPoint Clinics

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Family Medicine - East DM

Des Moines, IA

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Full-time + benefits

**$5000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team, specializing in rooming patients and supporting our providers in giving high-quality care.

As a Medical Assistant, your primary responsibility will be rooming patients and preparing them for their appointments. You will work closely with providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients are ready for their exams and procedures, and that the clinic runs smoothly.

• Patient Rooming: Greet patients, take and record vital signs, gather medical history, and prepare patients for their cardiology appointments.
• Patient Preparation: Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and ensure they are comfortable and informed before their exams.
• Documentation: Accurately enter patient information, vital signs, and test results into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Patient Flow Management: Coordinate patient flow, ensuring that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for the next patient. Help manage the schedule to minimize wait times.
• Follow-Up: Provide patients with post-visit instructions and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. Assist with patient inquiries regarding their care.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the cardiology team to ensure that each patient receives thorough and timely care.

• Current Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• High school diploma.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.