UnityPoint Health

Pediatrics Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Virtual Indeed Hiring Event

Requisition ID
2026-188955
Category
Nursing
Location
US-IA-West Des Moines
Address
1271 8th St
Affiliate
9200 UnityPoint Clinic Affiliate
City
West Des Moines
Department
Pediatrics - WalnutCreek- DM
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Monday-Friday - Shifts Vary - ALL Peds clinical staff do a weekend rotation - every 8-12 weeks - Saturday OR Sunday 8AM-12PM - Shift Diff Paid
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

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$5,000 sign-on bonus offered!

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Monday-Friday - First Shift Hours (No Holidays/Evenings/On-Call)

Weekend rotation - Saturday or Sunday 8AM-12PM every 8-12 weeks ($3 shift differential paid)

Full-time + benefits offered

Clinic Locations in: Ankeny, Walnut Creek - West Des Moines, Des Moines, Lakeview West Des Moines, Waukee

 

Join us for our Virtual Hiring Event! We’re hiring Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) for Pediatrics clinics across the Des Moines metro. Whether you’re an experienced CMA or ready for your next career opportunity, we’d love to meet you!

 

Join a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare and make a difference in the lives of children and their families. As a Pediatric CMA, you’ll support providers, assist with clinical care, and help create a positive patient experience in a collaborative team environment.

 

*MUST have completed an accredited Medical Assisting program & have a certification - see below for details!

 

Why UnityPoint Health?

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.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures
  • Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
  • Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
  • Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Qualifications

  • 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 is a plus!
  • For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing

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