Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Urgent Care

Lifepoint Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Urgent Care in Las Cruces, NM. The role focuses on supporting physicians and nurses in patient assessments, procedures, and care documentation in a busy urgent care setting.

The CMA will help maintain equipment and supplies, perform basic diagnostic tasks, and handle clerical duties as needed. Shift is full-time days, with standard M-F hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent required.
• License: CCMA, CMA or RMA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.

Skills

CCMA CMA RMA

Assesments and treatments

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Urgent Care

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 ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve

How you'll contribute:

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

• Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, 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: M-F 8:00A-5:00P

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.

More about our facility:

Memorial Family Healthcare in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a collaborative outpatient practice that combines Family Medicine and Urgent Care services to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. The clinic is focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through a team-based approach that emphasizes compassion, efficiency, and strong patient relationships. The practice supports a diverse patient population with a wide range of healthcare needs, from preventive and primary care services to same-day urgent care visits. Clinical staff work closely with physicians and nurse practitioners to provide assessments, triage, vaccinations, injections, EKGs, laboratory services, patient education, and follow-up care. The clinic also supports walk-in laboratory services and assists patients with ongoing care coordination.

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."\

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.