Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) General Surgery Clinic

Lifepoint Health•Hancock, MI

About The Position

UP Health System – Portage, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its General Surgery Clinic. The Clinic CMA provides direct, individualized care to clinic patients and performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. The role monitors and communicates changes in patient condition and documents care provided. The CMA maintains medical equipment and supplies by reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting, and keeps examination areas maintained. The position also performs assigned administrative and clerical tasks, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. This is a full-time, non-exempt day-shift role, scheduled weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for 40 hours per week, with no holidays. UP Health System – Portage offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Current employees may be eligible for a $1,000 hot-job referral bonus. The organization describes its mission as making communities healthier and prioritizing employee well-being so employees can provide exceptional care.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

One year of related work experience is preferred.
One year of clinic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and individualized care to clinic patients.
Perform basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
Document patient care provided.
Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Maintain examination areas.
Perform assigned administrative and clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
$2,500 sign-on bonus available.
$1,000 hot-job referral bonus available to current employees.