Certified Medical Assistant

CHI St Joseph's Health; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support the care team and coordinate patient care. You will conduct screenings, assist with procedures, educate patients, and handle administrative tasks to keep workflows smooth.

You will rely on strong clinical knowledge, comfort with healthcare technology, and a compassionate, collaborative approach to help diverse patients access timely care and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Medical Assisting Diploma or equivalent program completion.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, NAHP, AMT, or equivalent).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Checks schedules and organizes patient flow.
• Accompanies patients to the exam room and updates electronic medical information.
• Prepares patients for exams/procedures.
• Assists/performs medication administration, dressings and collecting of lab specimens as instructed.
• Relays information regarding follow-up care and return visit to patients and families.
• Schedules tests and procedures as directed.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Technological fluency

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assisting Diploma

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

CMA certification (AAMA/NHA/NCCT/NAHP/AMT)

BLS (AHA)

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.

• Checks schedules and organizes patient flow.
• Accompanies patients to the exam room and updates electronic medical information.
• Prepares patients for exams/procedures.
• Assists/performs medication administration, dressings and collecting of lab specimens as instructed.
• Relays information regarding follow-up care and return visit to patients and families.
• Schedules tests and procedures as directed.

Job Requirements

Required

• Medical Assisting Diploma
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, NAHP, AMT, or equivalent)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.