UnityPoint Clinic

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Family Medicine Clinic - Merle Hay

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-5PM

36 hours/week

Full-time + benefits 

$5,000 sign on bonus offered 

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 Medical Assistant will work closely with providers and care teams to deliver high-quality clinical support, ensure positive patient experiences, and maintain efficient clinic operations. This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

• Greet and room patients; obtain and document vital signs and medical history
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers with procedures
• Perform point-of-care testing, EKGs, injections, and specimen collection
• Manage phone calls, patient messages, and prior authorizations as needed
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment to clinic standards
• Accurately document in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Support care coordination, patient education, and follow-up instructions
• Adhere to clinic policies, infection control, and safety protocols

Certified Medical Assistants:

• CCMA (NHA) – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

• CMA (AAMA) – Certified Medical Assistant

• CMA (NCCT) – Certified Medical Assistant

• CMA (NCMA) – Certified Medical Assistant

• NRCMA (NAHP) – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistants:

• RMA (AMT) – Registered Medical Assistant

• RMA (AAH) – Registered Medical Assistant

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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Active MA certification/registration from one of the accepted bodies listed above
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Experience in Family Medicine or Primary Care is a plus, but not required