Medical Assistant
Des Moines, IA
Full Time
CSP
Entry Level
Full-Time | $20.00–$23.00/hour | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: West Des Moines, IA
About Central States Pain Clinic (CSP)
Central States Pain Clinic provides advanced interventional pain management, offering minimally invasive, image-guided procedures at our West Des Moines and Ankeny locations. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on improving quality of life for patients with chronic pain through personalized, compassionate care.
The Opportunity
As a Medical Assistant, you’ll support both clinical and administrative aspects of patient care—preparing patients for procedures, documenting care plans, and coordinating follow-ups—to help ensure every visit is thorough, timely, and supportive.
Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Support & Patient Care
- Greet and guide patients through the intake process
- Prepare patients for exams and procedures
- Obtain and record vital signs, medical history, and medications
- Collect urine samples and prepare lab specimens
- Assist with patient education and respond to questions or phone calls
- Follow clinical protocols and care standards
- Document care plans, provider instructions, and test results in the EHR
- Prepare electronic prescriptions
- Communicate care plans and test results to patients
- Schedule diagnostic testing and ensure follow-through
- Obtain prior authorizations for medications
- Clinic Operations
- Clean and sterilize instruments; stock exam rooms
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
- Support process improvement initiatives and attend required meetings
- Assist with office projects or committees as needed
- Maintain necessary certifications and training
- Communicate clearly and deliver excellent customer service
- Work well in a team and stay positive
- Adapt to changing priorities and patient volumes
- Understand medical terminology and clinical prep procedures
- Take initiative and value accuracy and professionalism
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current/valid CMA or CNA certification or degree
- Knowledge of patient preparation and HIPAA compliance
- 2 years of clinic experience preferred
- Proficiency with computers and healthcare technology
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lift, assist, and support patients
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan
- Bonusly (employee recognition)
- DailyPay (on-demand pay access)
CSP offers a supportive, team-focused environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.
Ready to Make a Daily Impact?
If you’re passionate about patient care and thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, we invite you to apply. Join CSP and help deliver care that truly changes lives.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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