UnityPoint Health

Medical Lab Tech or Certified Medical Assistant

Family Medicine - Merle Hay

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 7:15AM-4:15PM

Full-time + benefits

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.

Join our compassionate care team at UnityPoint Family Medicine! We are seeking a Medical Lab Tech (MLT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support our clinic by performing clinical lab duties, basic patient care, and administrative tasks that contribute to high-quality, efficient patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, prepare, and process lab specimens, including blood draws.

• Perform routine diagnostic lab tests and ensure timely, accurate results.

• Record and report lab findings; maintain lab equipment and cleanliness.

• Support providers in rooming patients and taking vital signs (after completion of competencies).

• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.

• Ensure compliance with safety, CLIA, and other regulatory standards.

• MLT: Associate degree in Medical Lab Technology or related field, MLT certification (or eligible within 1 year), BLS certification.

• CMA: Graduate of accredited Medical Assisting program, current CMA certification, BLS certification. Must have certification through AAMA, NHA, NCCT or AMT (RMA)

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a clinic setting.