Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the care team with direct patient care and coordinated clinical workflows. The CMA will assist with screenings, procedures, education, and administrative tasks while leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, strong clinical knowledge, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment across clinics.

Qualifications

• ABHES or CAAHEP accredited medical assisting program.
• Current nationally recognized CMA/RMA/NCMA certification.
• Medication Aide 40-hour course completed or current/valid.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care following clinic workflows.
• Greet and prepare patients for the clinician by obtaining and recording vitals, reviewing allergies and current medications, and documenting reason for visit.
• Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare and provide ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Ensure patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Technological fluency

Compassion for patients

Adaptable and collaborative

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited program

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

• Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP)
• Current/valid nationally recognized certification, registration or recognition for medical assistants (AAMA/CMA, RMA, NCMA)
• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

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.

Pay Range

$18.96 - $26.78 /hour