Medical Assistant (CMA, CCMA or RMA)

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Complimentary gym membership

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Additional perks

Job summary

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury is looking for a motivated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) to join their Corner Medical practice. The role involves direct patient care and administrative tasks, supporting a busy practice with up to 100 patients daily.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of medical terminology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. The hospital offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a gym membership.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a hospital or medical office setting.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Physical capability to lift patients and handle medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care support, including vital signs and health history intake.
• Manage patient flow and administrative duties, including scheduling appointments.
• Maintain clinical operations and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities under stress

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school graduate with CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (CMA, CCMA or RMA)

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, United States

About this position

The Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) Corner Medical practice seeks a highly motivated and outgoing Certified Medical Assistant to support the practice. Corner Medical has nine providers who see 50 to 100 patients per day, providing comprehensive primary and preventive care. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of medical terminology and excellent communication and organizational skills. The practice is seeking an individual who can build rapport with patients, is a self‑motivated team player, can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and is flexible. If you are friendly, adaptable, and able to work effectively under the supervision of providers, you will excel in this role, performing both clinical and administrative duties to contribute to the safe, high‑quality care of patients. This position will involve a mix of administrative and clinical responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care support, including vital signs, health history intake, medication reviews, and assisting with procedures, ultrasounds, and point‑of‑care testing as delegated by providers (MD, DO, PA, or NP).
• Manage patient flow and administrative duties, including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, telephone screening, and maintaining accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Maintain clinical operations through equipment setup and cleaning, specimen collection and laboratory coordination, and ensuring strict HIPAA confidentiality compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate with an active CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification and current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum one year of experience in a hospital or medical office setting with demonstrated computer proficiency and medical terminology knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, ability to handle multiple priorities under stress, and physical capability to lift patients and handle medical equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Complimentary gym membership.
• Affordably priced health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Additional perks.