Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health • Waukee, IA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA Plastic Surgery Clinic Waukee, IA Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Full-time + benefits $5,000 sign on bonus offered! The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports the daily clinical operations of a busy outpatient surgery clinic by providing high-quality patient care, assisting providers, and ensuring efficient clinical workflow. The CMA performs both administrative and clinical tasks in accordance with clinic policies, Iowa scope-of-practice guidelines, and OSHA/CLIA standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (required).
• Current CMA certification from one of the following approved credentialing bodies: AAMA - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• NHA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• NCCT - National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• NAHP - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
• AMT / AAH / ARMA - Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience in a surgical, procedural, or specialty clinic preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and advanced practice providers during patient exams and in-office procedures.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, ensuring sterile or aseptic technique when required.
• Collect and document patient medical histories, vitals, medications, and allergies.
• Perform clinical tasks such as: Administering injections
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Suture/staple removal
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient education
• Specimen collection and point-of-care testing
• Manage surgical supply inventory and ensure availability of necessary equipment.
• Schedule appointments, diagnostic tests, and pre-op clearances.
• Accurately update patient charts in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Process referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up correspondence.
• Support billing and coding documentation as requested.

Benefits

• paid time off
• parental leave
• 401K matching
• employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• paid holidays
• short and long-term disability
• pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees