Certified Medical Assistant

Area of Interest : Allied Health

FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.01

Department : Urgent Care - Altoona - DM

Shift : PRN

Job ID : 171249

Overview

UnityPoint Health

Certified Medical Assistant

Urgent Care Clinic

Altoona, IA

PRN - As Needed

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

We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Urgent Care Clinic in Altoona, IA. As a key member of our clinical team, the CMA will support urgent care providers by delivering efficient, compassionate care in a fast-paced, walk-in environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized, and committed to providing excellent service to patients with a variety of acute medical needs.

Key Responsibilities :

Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and reason for visit

Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments

Assist providers with minor procedures, wound care, splinting, and diagnostic testing

Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis) and EKGs

Administer injections and vaccines under provider direction

Document all patient interactions accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain clinic cleanliness and infection control standards

Triage walk-in patients based on severity and communicate appropriately with clinical staff

Provide discharge instructions and patient education

Support front desk staff as needed with patient check-in, check-out, and scheduling

Maintain current certifications and participate in ongoing training

Qualifications

Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from an accredited program (required) + certification through AAMA, NHA, NCCT or AMT

Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)

Prior experience in urgent care, family practice, or emergency medicine preferred

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills

Strong ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g., Epic, Athena – customizable)

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed