Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Bariatrics

Lifepoint Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy office setting. Under supervision, you will assist with patient assessments, specimen collection, and documentation of care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, and BLS certification within 60 days. CCMA/CMA/RMA licenses are also preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited medical assisting program or equivalent.
• CCMA, CMA or RMA licenses recognized.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of physician or nurse, assist with patient assessments and treatments.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection; monitor patient condition and document care.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; reorder, stock, clean, and troubleshoot; keep examination areas ready.
• Perform administrative duties including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program

Job description

05128 Medical Assistant

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Reports to: Director of Physician Services

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required; Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent Required

License: CCMA, CMA or RMA

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.