Certified Medical Assistant

Area of Interest : Allied Health

Sign On Bonus : $5,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0

Department : Fam Med- NW DM- DM

Shift : M 7-530 W-F 7-530 No Nights No Weekends

Job ID : 170935

Overview

UnityPoint Clinics

Clinical CMA / LPN / RN

Family Medicine - NW Des Moines - Windsor Heights

Windsor Heights, IA

Monday-Friday 7AM-5 : 30PM (TUESDAYS OFF)

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires

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 compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our Family Medicine team in Iowa. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), or Registered Nurses (RN). The Clinical Nurse will provide support in patient care across all ages, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education in a primary care setting.

Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures

Room payients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)

Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure

Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care

Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups

Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Qualifications

Valid and current licensure / certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following :

Registered Nurse (RN) – Iowa Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, NHA or AMT)

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred

Strong communication and critical thinking skills

Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Athena, etc.) and basic computer skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team

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