Clinic Medical Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our care team, supporting patient well-being through direct care and coordinating services. You will perform screenings, assist with procedures, educate patients, and handle administrative tasks using technology to coordinate care for diverse populations.

Success requires strong clinical knowledge, compassion, and teamwork, with a commitment to learning and adapting in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Current CMA license that allows you to practice in our state.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Communication

Education

CMA license (state)

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.

Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

• Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.

• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.

• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.

• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

• Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.

Job Requirements

• Current CMA license that allows you to practice in our state

• Graduate of Medical Assistant program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

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Where You'll Work

CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, includes 150+ clinics delivering quality care to patients across Nebraska and southeast Iowa. Our full-service network provides a variety of Primary Care & Priority Care Services, including Family, Internal, Geriatric, and Pediatric Medicine, in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.

Pay Range

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.