Certified Medical Assistant

CHI St Joseph's Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St Joseph's Health in Park Rapids seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and coordination across clinical and administrative tasks. You will help with screenings, procedures, patient education, and information updates in the EMR system.

The role emphasizes clinical knowledge, compassionate patient interactions, and teamwork, with continuous learning and adaptability as core traits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and update electronic medical information.
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures.
• Assist with medication administration, dressings and specimen collection as instructed.
• Relay follow-up care and return visit information to patients and families.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Technological fluency

Compassionate care

Adaptable learner

Education

Medical Assisting Diploma

Graduated from accredited MA program

MA certification (AAMA/NHA/NCCT/NAHP/AMT or equivalent)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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.

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)