Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI Health Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). You will support care teams, perform screenings, assist with procedures, educate patients, and coordinate care using health IT, helping diverse patients feel at ease.

This role emphasizes clinical knowledge, compassionate patient care, adaptability, and teamwork. You will greet patients, record vitals, prepare rooms and supplies, handle specimens, and support vaccine administration, in a fast-paced clinic

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES or CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting program, upon hire.
• Programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if externship included, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
• Medication Aide: NE, within 90 Days.
• Preferred: High School Graduate or equivalent and Medical assistant experience, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Technological fluency

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.

Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

• Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of medical assisting program accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Schools (CAAHEP). , upon hire or
• Programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if program included formal externship., upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Medication Aide: NE, within 90 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate or equivalent and Medical assistant experience, upon hire

Where You'll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.