Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Bariatrics

Memorial Physician Practices; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area. Under supervision, you will assist with patient assessments and treatments and document care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited medical assistant program; CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification; and BLS within 60 days of hire. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of accredited medical assisting program or equivalent required.
• Licenses: CCMA, CMA or RMA.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care rendered.
• Keeps examination areas and equipment clean and stocked; orders supplies as needed.
• Performs administrative duties: filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient registration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program or equivalent

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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.