Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

Certified Medical AssistantUnityPoint Health – Grundy Center Family MedicineShift: Full-Time; 4 days/week; Monday–Friday; 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Eligible for a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Grundy Center Family Medicine is seeking a compassionate and team-oriented Certified Medical Assistant to help deliver high-quality care to patients of all ages in a welcoming clinic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with providers and clinical staff while building meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.

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

• Prepare patients for appointments, exams, and minor procedures
• Obtain vital signs, patient history, and other clinical information
• Assist providers and clinical staff with daily patient care activities
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered
• Collect and prepare lab specimens for testing as needed
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, and patient care tracking
• Document patient information accurately within the electronic health record
• Provide education and answer questions for patients and family members
• Support a positive, collaborative clinic environment focused on excellent patient care
• Maintain compliance with clinic, safety, privacy, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree)

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required: 
  • National Healthcareer Association 
  • American Association of Medical Assistants 
  • National Center for Competency Testing 
  • National Certified Medical Assistant  
  • National Association of Health Professionals 
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants 
  • American Allied Health 
  • American Medical Technologists 
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association