[Hiring] Certified Medical Assistant @UnityPoint Health

Role Description

Join us for our Virtual Hiring Event! We’re hiring Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) for our Methodist OB/GYN clinic in the Des Moines Metro. Support patients through preventive care, routine gynecological visits, and prenatal care while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care.

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, education, and triage in an OB/GYN setting.
• Support providers with in-office procedures (e.g., colposcopies, IUD insertions, biopsies).
• Administer medications and injections, including vaccines and hormone therapies, as prescribed.
• Assist with prenatal care, postpartum follow-ups, and routine gynecologic visits.
• Educate patients about reproductive health, pregnancy, contraception, and preventive care.
• Triage patient phone calls and messages, assessing urgency and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with all clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with front desk and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and scheduling.
• Participate in ongoing staff education, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree) required.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:
  • National Healthcare 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
• Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC a plus!
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus offered!
• 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.
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career.
• Adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
• A culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Support and development opportunities for an exceptional employment experience.

Company Description

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.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.