Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Virtual care

Mental health services

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the full-time day shift (7:30 am–5:30 pm, Mon-Thu; off Fri-Sun). You will provide basic patient care under an RN, monitor vital signs, support nursing workflows, and help ensure a clean, safe care environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CMA certification (BLS preferred) and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• National CMA certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification is required.
• Handle with Care certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitors and records vital signs, intake and output, and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating and ambulation.
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings.
• Maintains patient rooms and common areas to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Supports nursing and physician staff with patient care activities and unit workflow.
• Documents patient care and activities in accordance with hospital and unit standards.
• Participates in required education, competency validation, and performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National Certification as a CMA

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the full-time day shift (7:30 am–5:30 pm, Mon-Thu; off Fri-Sun). You will provide basic patient care under an RN, monitor vital signs, support nursing workflows, and help ensure a clean, safe care environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CMA certification (BLS preferred) and a high school diploma or equivalent.