Certified Medical Assistant, Family Practice — Growth & Benefits

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Family Practice team. In this full-time days position, you will support physicians and nurses with patient assessments, basic diagnostics, specimen collection, and documentation of care.

You'll monitor patient conditions, maintain equipment and supplies, and assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and registration.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of accredited medical assisting program or equivalent required.
• License: CCMA, CMA or RMA.
• Certifications: BLS to 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; manage examination areas.
• Perform administrative duties including filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Skills

Patient assessment & care

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Medical equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Family Practice team. In this full-time days position, you will support physicians and nurses with patient assessments, basic diagnostics, specimen collection, and documentation of care.

You'll monitor patient conditions, maintain equipment and supplies, and assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and registration.