UnityPoint Health

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Family Medicine Clinic 

Altoona, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (some flexibility)

Full-time + benefits

*MUST have your Certified Medical Assistant certification. This includes graduating from an accredited program AND a certification from one of the certifying bodies below*

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.

Our Family Medicine Clinic in Altoona, IA, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our patient-centered healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who provides high-quality clinical and administrative support to ensure the best possible patient experience.

• Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.

• Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the provider.

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain clinical supplies.

• Perform basic laboratory tests and specimen collection.

• Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, and provide patient education.

• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, OSHA, HIPAA, and other healthcare regulations.

• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and administrative staff to deliver coordinated patient care.

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program required.

• Must hold one of the following active certifications:

  • CCMA (NHA) – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, National Healthcareer Association

  • CMA (AAMA) – Certified Medical Assistant, American Association of Medical Assistants

  • CMA-NCCT – Certified Medical Assistant, National Center for Competency Testing

  • CMA-NCMA – Certified Medical Assistant, National Certified Medical Assistant

  • NRCMA (NAHP) – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, National Association of Health Professionals

  • RMA (AMT) – Registered Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologists

  • RMA (AAH) – Registered Medical Assistant, American Allied Health

  • RMA (ARMA) – Registered Medical Assistant, American Registry of Medical Assistants

• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

• Previous experience in a family medicine or primary care setting preferred.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and patient service skills.

• Experience using EPIC a plus!