UnityPoint Clinics

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Weight Loss Clinic

Full Time w/Benefits, No Nights, No Weekends! 

Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm

**$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

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. 

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our growing weight loss clinic. As part of our team, you will assist healthcare providers in delivering comprehensive care to patients seeking to achieve their weight loss and wellness goals. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for helping patients on their journey to better health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist healthcare providers in conducting patient assessments, including taking vital signs, measuring body composition, and reviewing medical histories.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Provide patient education and counseling on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor and track patient progress using electronic medical records (EMR), maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Prepare exam rooms, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked, and organized.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing (POCT), and lab specimen collection as needed.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and following up on patient inquiries.
• Preauthorize care, procedures and medications with insurance companies.
• Provide compassionate support and encouragement to patients as they work toward their weight loss goals.
• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, safety standards, and HIPAA regulations.

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants or apprenticeship program.
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• High school diploma.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.