Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Cardiology

Starr Regional Medical Center; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Cardiology clinic. You will assist physicians and nurses with patient assessments, procedures, and diagnostics, while maintaining accurate documentation and patient flow.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and efficient clinic operations. The position is full-time, dayshift, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CMA, RMA, or CCMA through AAMA or NHA required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician or nurse with patient assessments and procedures.
• Perform basic diagnostic tasks and specimen collection.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Accurately document patient care in records.
• Ensure exam rooms, equipment and supplies are clean and stocked.
• Support scheduling, reception, registration, data entry as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

BLS certification

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

Job description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Cardiology

Shift: Full Time | Days

Your Experience Matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Medical Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About Us

Starr Regional Medical Center's Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility, outpatient rehabilitation services and physician practices.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Certified Medical Assistant, your clinical expertise and patient-centered approach truly make an impact. You will perform routine clinical and administrative duties to support the daily operations of the practice and ensure excellent patient experience. This includes but is not limited to:

• Assisting the physician or nurse with patient assessments, treatments, and clinical procedures
• Performing basic diagnostic and specimen collection.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition
• Accurately documents patient care
• Ensures exam rooms, equipment, and medical supplies are clean, stocked, and function appropriately
• Supporting administrative functions such as scheduling, reception, registration, filing and data entry as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required
• Associate's degree preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
• CMA, RMA, or CCMA through AAMA or NHA required

Why Join Us?

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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EEOC Statement

Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.