Certified Medical Assistant - Mills Civic Family Medicine
Company: UnityPoint Health
Role summary
Certified Medical Assistant - Mills Civic Family Medicine is a role at UnityPoint Health in West Des Moines, Iowa, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-27. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Certified Medical Assistant - Mills Civic Family Medicine
- Company
- UnityPoint Health
- Location
- West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-27
You can jump straight into a meaningful healthcare career with this role at UnityPoint Health, where they value practical training over formal degrees. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive family medicine environment while building essential patient care skills.
Job description
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Mills Civic Family Medicine
West Des Moines, IA Monday-Friday - 4 days/week 7AM-5:30PM - No evenings/weekends/holidays
Full-time + benefits
Why does this position matter? As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Family Medicine, you play an important role in building lasting relationships with patients and helping them stay healthy at every stage of life. From welcoming patients and preparing them for their visits to supporting providers with exams, treatments, and care coordination, you are an essential part of the care team. Your compassion, clinical expertise, and attention to detail help create a positive patient experience while supporting high-quality, personalized care for individuals and families in the community.
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
Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during patient exams, treatments, and procedures
Room patients, obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and other pertinent clinical information in the electronic health record (EHR)
Perform point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and other clinical tasks within scope of practice
Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
Prepare patients for exams and procedures and provide support throughout their visit
Educate patients on medications, treatments, preventive care, and follow-up instructions
Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and communication with patients as needed
Support ongoing care for patients with acute and chronic health conditions
Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and a positive clinic experience
Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
Work collaboratively with providers and the care team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care
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!
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Ability to build positive relationships with patients and families
For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing
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