Medical Assistant, Certified

About the job

05128 Certified Medical Assistant

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Reports to: Practice Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Preferred; Associate’s degree Preferred

License: CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.

Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.

Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.

Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Exhibits exceptional customer service with patients and teammates.

Non-Essential Functions

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.