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Express Care & Urgent Care Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Virtual Indeed Hiring Event

UnityPoint Health logoUnityPoint HealthAnkeny, IAFull timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

Express Care and Urgent Care Clinics

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$5,000 sign-on bonus offered!

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Monday-Friday - 3 x 12 hour shifts (3 days/week) + holiday & weekend rotations

$3/hour shift differential paid for evenings and weekends

Multiple Locations: Ankeny, Waukee, West Des Moines, Urbandale & surrounding metro

Join us for our Virtual Hiring Event! We’re hiring Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) for our Urgent Care and Express Care clinics in the Des Moines Metro. Help patients get the timely care they need by supporting walk-in visits, assisting with clinical procedures and diagnostic testing, and working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care. Join a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare and grow your career in a fast-paced environment where every patient matters! Ready for your next opportunity? We’d love to meet you! Register here: UnityPoint Clinic CMA – Certified Medical Assistant – Hiring Event!

*MUST have completed an accredited Medical Assisting program & have a certification - see below for details!

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 licensure
  • Educate patients on health, medications, 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
  • 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

From UnityPoint Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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