Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Certified Medical Assistant at a leading healthcare clinic, you will support patients in their heart health journey, performing clinical tasks and collaborating with the healthcare team. Strong clinical skills and compassion are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Matching Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Current CMA or RMA certification required.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow to reduce wait times.
• Record and verify medical records.
• Perform diagnostic testing: EKGs, Stress Echos.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Certified Medical Assistant role at CommonSpirit Health.

• Support and maintain patient flow to reduce patient wait times during clinic.
• Efficiently manage time by prioritizing each patient's needs.
• Record and verify medical records such as medical histories, medication reconciliations, and vital signs.
• Coordinate with hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Perform diagnostic testing: EKGs, Stress Echos, Lab, Nuclear Medicine.
• Assist clinic RN staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain patient flow to reduce patient wait times during clinic.
• Manage time effectively by prioritizing patients' needs.
• Return and direct patient phone calls.
• Record and verify medical records such as medical histories, medication reconciliations, and vital signs.
• Coordinate with hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Perform diagnostic testing: EKGs, Stress Echos, Lab, Nuclear Medicine.
• Assist clinic RN staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

While you’re impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits including health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

Overview

As a Certified Medical Assistant at CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic of Arkansas, you will support patients navigating their heart health journey by providing clinical support to achieve optimal cardiac well-being.

You will perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures. Accurate documentation, maintaining a clean workspace, and effective collaboration with the healthcare team are essential.

Success in this role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and genuine compassion for patients.

CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic of Arkansas specializes in diagnosing and treating heart and vascular diseases, developing personalized treatment plans to ensure the best outcomes and quality of life. Part of CommonSpirit Health, which operates 139 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 21 states, our services are accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and delivering innovative care, you belong with us.

Pay Range

$16.00 - $21.83 per hour