Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Specialty Center

Lifepoint Health Careers; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FryeCare Specialty Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. The CMA provides routine clinical and administrative support, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver high-quality patient care and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient assessments, basic diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, documentation, and maintenance of exam areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient assessments and treatments.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the clinical team.
• Accurately document patient care and services provided.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies, including stocking, reordering, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked examination areas.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients, families, providers, and teammates.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

FryeCare Specialty Center

Position Summary

FryeCare Specialty Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. The CMA performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned practice and works closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care and an exceptional patient experience.

Reports To: Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• Assists physicians and nurses with patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors patient conditions and promptly communicates changes to the appropriate clinical team member.
• Accurately documents patient care and services provided.
• Maintains medical equipment and supplies, including stocking, reordering, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintains clean, organized, and properly stocked examination areas.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Provides exceptional customer service to patients, families, providers, and teammates.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the practice.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• CMA, RMA, or CCMA through the AAMA or NHA must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills

• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and potentially stressful healthcare environment.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate action.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.

Why Join FryeCare Specialty Center?

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with patients and providers in a specialty-care setting while supporting both the clinical and administrative needs of the practice. We are looking for a dependable, patient-focused team member who is committed to providing excellent care and service.

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.