Certified Medical Assistant

Area of Interest : Allied Health

FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0

Department : Fam Med- Huxley- DM

Shift : Monday 0730-400 Tues / Wed / Thurs 0730-330 and Friday 0715-500

Job ID : 171412

Overview

UnityPoint Clinics

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Huxley Family Med (Lab & Float CMA)

Huxley, Iowa

Full-time Benefit Package

Shifts : M onday 7 : 30AM-4 : 00PM Tues / Wed / Thurs 7 : 30AM-3 : 30PM and Friday 7 : 15AM-5 : 00PM

• $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for external 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

Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! Huxley Family Med, is seeking a Float Certified Medical Assistant with experience in Point of Care Testing (POCT) to join our Family Medicine team. In this role, you will support patient care by assisting with clinical tasks across multiple departments, while also performing lab-related duties such as point-of-care testing. The ideal candidate is flexible, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering compassionate care in a dynamic, team-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist healthcare providers with patient care tasks including rooming patients, taking vital signs, and updating medical histories.

Perform point-of-care testing (POCT) including glucose, rapid strep, urinalysis, hemoglobin A1C, and other tests as required.

Administer injections, vaccines, and medications as directed by the healthcare provider.

Prepare and maintain exam rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper inventory of medical supplies.

Collect and process laboratory specimens, ensuring proper labeling, documentation, and timely processing.

Accurately record patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Float between providers as needed to cover for absences or increased patient demand.

Provide patient education on various topics such as medication administration, healthy living practices, and post-visit care instructions.

Maintain compliance with clinic policies, procedures, and infection control standards.

Ensure proper documentation of lab tests, and report critical results to healthcare providers promptly.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) through NCCT, AAMA, NHA or AMT

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Mandatory Reporter training.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare technology.

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