Medical Assistant, Certified

Canyon Vista Medical Center; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time daytime schedule. The CMA will support clinical and administrative tasks, assist with patient assessments under physician supervision, collect specimens, document care, and help maintain exam rooms and supplies.

A strong emphasis on customer service and accurate records is essential. Candidates should have CMA/CCMA/RMA credentials and BLS/CPR certification within required timeframes.

Qualifications

• CMA, RMA, or CCMA license must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• BLS or CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area.
• Under supervision of physician or nurse, assists with patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care and maintains records.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including stocking and cleaning.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Performs administrative duties including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service with patients and teammates.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Administrative duties

Customer service

Education

CMA license required (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) within 60 days

Job description

Canyon Vista Medical Center - Sierra Vista AZ

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: 5x8 Hour Shifts

Your Experience Matters

Canyon Vista 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 (CMA) 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.

More About Our Team

Sierra Vista Medical Group is associated with Canyon Vista Medical Center, a 106 bed acute care hospital that strives to offer exceptional care to the Sierra Vista community.

At Sierra Vista Medical Group, your health is our highest priority. We are a team of experienced, board-certified physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to providing excellent medical care.

How You'll Contribute

A Medical Assistant who excels in this role:

• Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
• Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, 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 stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service with patients and teammates.

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 and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• 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.

What We're Looking For

• Medical Assistant License Required: CMA, RMA, or CCMA must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• BLS or CPR certification within 30 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions

More about Sierra Vista Medical Group with Canyon Vista Medical Center

Sierra Vista Medical Group is comprised of a diverse group of physicians. Collectively, we have been meeting patients' needs for more than 75 years. With an emphasis on customer focused quality healthcare and patient safety, we look forward to serving the needs of patients throughout Cochise County.

Located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, Canyon Vista Medical Center commits to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County - a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We're comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson.

Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building the 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90.

Completed In 2015, Our Facility Offers

• Emergency Services with a Level III Trauma Unit
• Women Services
• Birthing Suites
• Level I Nursery
• Bone & Joint Institute Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement
• Intensive / Progressive / Acute Care
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Surgical Services / Outpatient Surgery Center
• Adult Psychiatric Unit
• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging to include 3D Mammography
• Laboratory Services
• Rehabilitation Services
• Two Helicopter Pads
• Wound Care

EEOC Statement

"Sierra Vista Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sierra Vista Medical Group 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.