Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care Specialist

Licking-Memorial-Health-Professionals; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in Newark, OH. The role involves performing basic clinical tasks under supervision, collecting specimens, and assisting providers with procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be on track to obtain CMA certification if not already certified; BCLS is required. LMHS emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and compassionate care in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AAMA or AMT Medical Assistant certification preferred; must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Maintains BCLS certification.
• Competency with EMR and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient intake and discharge under supervision of physician, NP, or RN/LPN; documents in medical records.
• Performs checks: vital signs, collects routine specimens, ECG, phlebotomy as allowed.
• Assists providers with procedures.
• Responds to emergencies and notifies care team as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and documents information per policies.
• Demonstrates professional appearance, guest relations, and teamwork; performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

BCLS certification

Phlebotomy

ECG

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAMA or AMT Medical Assistant certification (preferred; within 6 months)

Tools

EMR/computer literacy

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in Newark, OH. The role involves performing basic clinical tasks under supervision, collecting specimens, and assisting providers with procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be on track to obtain CMA certification if not already certified; BCLS is required. LMHS emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and compassionate care in a community hospital setting.