Certified Medical Assistant

Company: Actalent
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description FIRST SHIFT Medical Assistant Job Description Join our team as a Medical Assistant, where you will provide general medical care and select patient care tasks. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient care. Responsibilities Assist providers during patient visits by escorting patients to exam rooms, conducting intake interviews, obtaining vital signs, and documenting information in the electronic medical record (EMR). Maintain exam rooms by ensuring they are clean, organized, and adequately stocked with required supplies and equipment. Perform approved clinical tests, including blood glucose monitoring, rapid HIV testing, influenza testing, and strep cultures. Safely operate clinical equipment and ensure specimens are properly labeled. Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly document and report findings to the appropriate provider. Administer medications per provider orders, adhering to the six rights of medication administration; intravenous therapy is not included. Assist with clinical procedures by providing pre- and post-procedure care, participating in Time Outs, and supporting providers during procedures. Follow standard precautions for all patients to ensure infection control, utilizing medical and surgical aseptic techniques as required. Complete follow-up phone calls as directed by providers and route calls requiring clinical assessment to a qualified provider. Essential Skills Strong understanding of medical assisting and patient care. Ability to room patients and schedule appointments efficiently. Proficiency in medical terminology and insurance verification. Experience with Athena and appointment scheduling. Valid CMA license in the state of Iowa. Additional Skills & Qualifications 1-3 years of experience as a CMA in a clinical setting is a plus. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $68640.00/yr. 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays 2 Cultural Floating Holidays Health Insurance - Plan Options Start at $1.00 Per Pay Period Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care Health Savings Account 100% employer paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance Volunteer Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(K) with 4% Employer Match Employee Clothing Allowance Employee Assistance Program Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club Parental Leave National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment (Select Positions) FTCA Malpractice Insurance Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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