Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) General Lab

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off and 8 paid holidays per

401(k) retirement with company match

Tuition assistance for education and/c

Wellness programs and employee support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time day shift. The CMA will work under physician or nurse supervision, performing patient assessments, basic diagnostics, specimen collection, and care documentation in a busy lab setting.

The role includes maintaining equipment and examination areas, plus a range of administrative duties such as scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform administrative duties: filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient registration.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) General Lab

Schedule: Full-Time Days

Your experience matters

Memorial 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.

How you'll contribute:

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)who excels in this role:

Under the supervision of a 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.

Shift:

3x12s - 7:00AM-7:00PM (Alternative 4x10 options available)

What we're looking for:

• 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.

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 andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• 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.

EEOC Statement

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