Certified Medical Assistant

Area of Interest : Allied Health

Sign On Bonus : $5,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0

Department : Lab- Waukee MOB

Shift : M - F 40 hours 8 -5

Job ID : 170254

Overview

UnityPoint Health

Clinical CMA / LPN

Central LAB at Waukee Med Park

Waukee, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus for external or newly licensed candidates!

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 seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our central laboratory team at the Ankeny Medical Park, serving a variety of outpatient clinics including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Specialty Care. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations by collecting specimens, performing point-of-care testing, and ensuring a safe, accurate, and efficient patient experience.

Key Responsibilities :

Greet and identify patients, verify lab orders, and collect blood, urine, and other specimens per protocol.

Perform venipuncture and capillary draws on patients of all ages.

Process, label, and prepare specimens for transport to reference labs.

Conduct waived or moderate-complexity point-of-care tests under CLIA guidelines.

Document all specimen collections and test results accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).

Ensure proper patient preparation, identification, and specimen handling to maintain sample integrity.

Maintain cleanliness and inventory of phlebotomy stations and lab draw areas.

Follow all infection control, HIPAA, and safety policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively with patients, clinical staff, and providers across multiple departments and specialties.

Assist with coordination of lab services across various clinics in the medical park.

Qualifications

For CMA :

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Current certification as a CMA (AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT).

Phlebotomy experience

BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

For LPN :

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.

Current LPN license in the state of Iowa.

Phlebotomy experience

BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).