Certified Medical Assistant

Hiawatha Northridge Family Medicine

* $5,000 Sign On Bonus *

FT, 0.9 Monday-Friday

4/9 hour days OR 3/10 hour days + one 6 hour day

Certified Medical Assistants at UnityPoint Clinic are a major component of a patient's journey. From answering questions, to giving vital information to family members, clinical assistants help ease the minds of everyone who enters the facilities. As one of the first lines of defense in the medical process, clinical assistants lend a major hand in keeping our clinics running smoothly. Lively and energetic clinical assistants will help patients learn and grow. A positive experience is the core of the UnityPoint Clinic mission to give patients the best health care experience. At UnityPoint Clinic, we want your CMA career to benefit you as you help every patient. With training and places for growth, UnityPoint Clinic wants to help you make the most of your education and experience.

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.

As a CMA at Hiawath Northridge Family Medicine, you will work with patients performing, but not limited to the following:

• Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients, both in person and via the patient portal.
• Prepare patient for provider visits, which includes history taking, vital sign measurement and medication reconciliation.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Preauthorize care, procedures and medications with insurance companies.
• Coordinate care and testing needs for the patient.
• Complete necessary forms for referrals and FMLA.

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Current CMA/RMA Certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCT.
• High school diploma.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• A positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to assist providers in professional manner.