Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine (Westdale)

UnityPoint Health•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant Westdale Family Medicine $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Full-time: 1.0FTE, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
Current CME certification for Certified Medical Assistant and AAMA or NCCT certification.
Mandatory Reporter certification
Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.
CPR certification.
Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures
Able to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
Computer data entry experience.

Responsibilities

Support primary care delivery through assessments, histories, procedures, and accurate EHR documentation.
Administer medications and perform licensed clinical tasks including IV and catheter placement.
Provide patient education, telephone triage, and follow‑up care guidance.
Coordinate communication between patients, families, providers, and ancillary services.
Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
Supervise and delegate to LPNs and Medical Assistants; contribute to team development.
Understand specialty procedures, testing values, and precertification requirements.