Certified Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

As a Certified Medical Assistant at CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic of Arkansas, you will provide essential clinical support to patients navigating their heart health journey. Your role includes taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures while maintaining accurate documentation and a clean workspace. Join us in delivering compassionate care as part of a leading healthcare organization.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision benefits

FSA

Matching retirement plans

Paid vacation

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Current CMA or RMA certification required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain patient flow to reduce wait times.
• Record/verify medical records and vital signs.
• Assist clinic RN staff as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Compassion for patients

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

BLS certification

Job description

**Responsibilities**

+ Support and maintain patient flow to reduce patient wait times during clinic

+ Efficiently manage time by prioritizing each patients’ needs

+ Return/ Direct patient phone calls

+ Record/ verify medical records such as medical histories, medication reconciliations, and vital signs

+ Coordinate with hospital admissions and laboratory services

+ 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/ GED required

+ Previous experience is preferred, but not required

+ BLS through the American Heart Association is required

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

**Overview**

As our Certified Medical Assistant at CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic of Arkansas, you will help patients navigate their heart health journey by providing essential clinical support so they can achieve optimal cardiac well-being.

Every day you will perform a variety of clinical tasks, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures. You will be expected to accurately document patient information, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine compassion for patients.

CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic of Arkansas is a cardiology subspecialty clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the heart and vascular systems. We take care to get a proper diagnosis and develop a personalized treatment plan to ensure the best outcome and quality of life for each patient. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

**Pay Range**

$16.00 - $21.83 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.