Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Clinics

Certified Medical Assistant

Southglen Urgent Care

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday: 2 x 12 hour shifts + 2 x 8 hour shifts + 1 weekend/month

Full-time + benefits

**$5000.00 sign on bonus for external hires.

Come and join a great team at a Top Place to Work in Healthcare!

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Urgent Care team. This role is ideal for a quick-thinking, adaptable CMA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing excellent patient care. As a member of the Urgent Care team, you will support healthcare providers in delivering efficient, high-quality care to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist healthcare providers with patient assessments, procedures, and treatments.
• Record patient histories, symptoms, and vital signs accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms, ensuring all equipment and supplies are ready for use.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered by providers.
• Perform basic lab work, including blood draws, urinalysis, and point-of-care testing.
• Educate patients on discharge instructions, medication guidelines, and follow-up care.
• Assist with patient calls and manage patient flow efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and HIPAA guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) diploma from an accredited program or apprenticeship track. Current national certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Previous experience in urgent care, emergency care, or a fast-paced clinical setting is preferred.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members for the 3rd year in a row!
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.