Certified Medical Assistant
UnityPoint Health•Altoona, IA
46d•Onsite
About The Position
Our Family Medicine Clinic in Altoona, IA, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our patient-centered healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who provides high-quality clinical and administrative support to ensure the best possible patient experience.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program required.
- Must hold one of the following active certifications: CCMA (NHA) - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, National Healthcareer Association
- CMA (AAMA) - Certified Medical Assistant, American Association of Medical Assistants
- CMA-NCCT - Certified Medical Assistant, National Center for Competency Testing
- CMA-NCMA - Certified Medical Assistant, National Certified Medical Assistant
- NRCMA (NAHP) - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, National Association of Health Professionals
- RMA (AMT) - Registered Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologists
- RMA (AAH) - Registered Medical Assistant, American Allied Health
- RMA (ARMA) - Registered Medical Assistant, American Registry of Medical Assistants
- Current CPR/BLS certification required.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a family medicine or primary care setting preferred.
- Experience using EPIC a plus!
Responsibilities
- Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the provider.
- Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain clinical supplies.
- Perform basic laboratory tests and specimen collection.
- Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, and provide patient education.
- Ensure compliance with clinic policies, OSHA, HIPAA, and other healthcare regulations.
- Collaborate with providers, nurses, and administrative staff to deliver coordinated patient care.
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
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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
