Certified Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Methodist
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UnityPoint Health
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
OB/GYN - Methodist Penn Ave.
Des Moines IA
Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM - THURSDAYS OFF
Full-time benefits
$5000 sign on bonus offered to external candidates
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre 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
Our growing OB/GYN clinic in Des Moines IA is seeking a compassionate detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our womens health team. This role supports the delivery of exceptional patient care by assisting physicians and nurse practitioners with clinical and administrative duties in a busy outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of womens health excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing respectful empathetic care to all patients.
Patient Preparation: Greet and prepare patients for exams including obtaining vital signs patient histories and chief complaints.
Clinical Assistance: Assist providers with OB/GYN procedures and exams (e.g. Pap smears pelvic exams prenatal checkups in-office procedures).
Specimen Collection: Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing (e.g. urine blood cervical swabs) and ensure proper documentation and labeling.
Charting & Documentation: Accurately update and maintain electronic medical records (EMR) with patient data procedure notes and provider instructions.
Patient Education: Provide information and instructions to patients regarding medications birth control methods prenatal care and follow-up appointments.
Inventory Management: Monitor and restock clinical supplies and ensure equipment is sanitized and maintained according to infection control protocols.
Scheduling & Communication: Assist with appointment scheduling prior authorizations and responding to patient phone calls and messages.
Qualifications
Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an accredited program (AAMA NHA NCCT or similar).
Licensure: Must hold current CMA certification and be eligible to work in Iowa.
Experience: Previous experience in OB/GYN or womens health strongly preferred but not required.
Skills: Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Other: Ability to maintain confidentiality professionalism and a compassionate approach in a patient-centered environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
