UnityPoint Clinic

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Urgent Care Clinic

Urbandale, IA

Monday/Thursday/Friday 7:45AM-8PM + rotating weekend and holidays

Full-time + benefits

*A shift differential is paid for evenings/weekends!

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Urgent Care, you play an essential role in helping patients receive timely, compassionate care when they need it most. From welcoming and triaging patients to supporting providers during exams and procedures, you help keep the clinic running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and ability to connect with patients make a meaningful difference in their experience and help ensure they receive safe, efficient, high-quality care.

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.

• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during patient exams, treatments, and procedures
• Room patients, obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and other pertinent clinical information in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Perform point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and other clinical tasks within scope of practice
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures and provide support throughout their visit
• Educate patients on medications, treatments, follow-up care, and other health-related needs
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and communication with patients as needed
• Assist with maintaining patient flow and an efficient clinic experience in a fast-paced Urgent Care setting
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
• Work collaboratively with providers and the care team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree) required.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:
  • National Healthcare Association
  • American Association of Medical Assistants
  • National Center for Competency Testing
  • National Certified Medical Assistant
  • National Association of Health Professionals
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants
  • American Allied Health
  • American Medical Technologists
• Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC a plus!
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Urgent Care environment
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing