Certified Medical Assistant - CMA or CMA with Lmt. Radiology - Norwalk Family Medicine

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA or CMA with Limited Radiology

Family Medicine Clinic

Norwalk, IA

Monday-Wednesday: 8AM-5:30PM

Thursday: 1PM-5:30PM

Friday: 8AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Medical Assistant with Limited Radiography, you play an essential role in delivering exceptional patient care. Your clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to creating a positive patient experience help make a meaningful difference every day. Working alongside providers and fellow care team members, you'll build trusted relationships with patients, support quality care through exams, treatments, patient education, and, when applicable, perform limited radiographic imaging to help providers deliver timely diagnoses. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and your impact is felt by every patient you serve.

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 during patient exams and procedures
• Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of certification
• Perform limited radiographic imaging and ensure high-quality diagnostic images in accordance with provider orders and radiation safety standards (Limited Radiography only)
• Prepare patients for imaging procedures and maintain radiology equipment and required documentation (Limited Radiography only)
• Educate patients on health, medications, imaging procedures, and follow-up care
• Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

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
• Current Iowa Limited Radiography Permit required for positions hiring/requiring Limited Radiography.
• Knowledge of radiographic safety practices and the ability to perform limited diagnostic imaging in accordance with provider orders and regulatory standards preferred.
• 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 float to other locations to support optimized staffing.