Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Spine Clinic

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Medical Assistant at the Spine Clinic, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing top-quality care to patients. This full-time role supports both clinical and administrative functions, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, managing patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service. The position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment.

Requirements

0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT required
BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

Responsibilities

Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.