UnityPoint Clinics

Certified Medical Assistant

Family Medicine Clinic - Southglen

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

$5,000 sign on bonus offered to 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.

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports day-to-day clinical operations in a busy family medicine clinic at Southglen. This role involves assisting providers in delivering quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families across all age groups. The CMA is responsible for rooming patients, administering medications, performing clinical procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Room patients, take and record vital signs, and gather health history

• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments

• Administer injections, immunizations, and medications per provider orders

• Prepare and collect lab specimens

• Accurately document clinical information in the EHR

• Coordinate follow-up care, referrals, and prescription refills

• Support front desk tasks as needed, including scheduling and patient communication

• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms and ensure proper equipment function

• Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program

• Certified Medical Assistant credential through one of the following:

  • AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)

  • NHA (National Healthcareer Association)

  • CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant)

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

• Proficient in use of EHR systems and clinical workflows

• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

• Ability to work with patients of all ages in a fast-paced environment