UnityPoint Health

Certified Medical Assistant

Pediatrics clininc - Methodist

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM TUESDAYS 8AM-12PM - weekend rotation Saturday OR Sunday 8AM-12PM every 5-6 weeks

Full-time + benefits - 36 hours/week

$5,000 sign on bonus offered to external or newly licensed 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.

Join Our Caring Pediatrics Team!

Are you passionate about working with kids and families? Want to make a meaningful impact every day? Join our Methodist Pediatric Clinic in Des Moines, where our tight-knit team supports children from birth through adolescence—and the families who love them.

We’re looking for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who thrives in a fast-paced, child-focused environment. If you’re upbeat, flexible, and have a heart for pediatric care, we’d love to meet you.

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Rooming pediatric patients and making them feel at ease (bonus points for sticker skills!)

• Taking vitals, updating health histories, and recording developmental milestones

• Assisting providers with well-child checks, immunizations, and minor procedures

• Administering vaccines based on the immunization schedule (training provided if needed)

• Preparing exam rooms with clean supplies, toys, and a calm environment

• Reassuring nervous kids and supporting concerned parents

• Calling families with lab results, instructions, or follow-up reminders

• Helping with referrals, paperwork, and coordination with schools or specialists

What You’ll Need:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program (required)

• Certification: Current CMA credential from one of the following:

  • AAMA – American Association of Medical Assistants

  • NCCT – National Center for Competency Testing

  • NHA – National Healthcareer Association

  • AMT – American Medical Technologists

• Experience: Prior experience in pediatrics or primary care preferred—but if you love kids and learn quickly, we’ll train you!

• Skills & Traits:

  • Patience, empathy, and a kid-friendly attitude

  • Comfort with EMR systems (we use [Epic])

  • Ability to multitask and stay calm when things get busy

  • Strong communication with both children and their caregivers