UnityPoint Clinic

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Mills Civic Family Medicine

West Des Moines, IA
Monday-Friday - 4 days/week 7AM-5:30PM - No evenings/weekends/holidays

Full-time + benefits 

Why does this position matter? As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Family Medicine, you play an important role in building lasting relationships with patients and helping them stay healthy at every stage of life. From welcoming patients and preparing them for their visits to supporting providers with exams, treatments, and care coordination, you are an essential part of the care team. Your compassion, clinical expertise, and attention to detail help create a positive patient experience while supporting high-quality, personalized care for individuals and families in the community.

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, preventive care, and follow-up instructions
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and communication with patients as needed
• Support ongoing care for patients with acute and chronic health conditions
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and a positive clinic experience
• 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 build positive relationships with patients and families
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing