Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Family Medicine

Lifepoint Health•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

Memorial Family Medicine Clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a fast-paced, high-volume family practice providing comprehensive primary care across the lifespan. The clinic serves obstetric, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Services include preventive, acute, and chronic care, as well as in-office procedures such as women's health exams and circumcisions. The collaborative care team supports patients in a dynamic environment. Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, the Certified Medical Assistant assists with patient assessments and treatments, performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, and documents care. The CMA also maintains equipment and medical supplies and examination areas, and performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned. This is a full-time, weekday position with staggered shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent.
Current CCMA, CMA, or RMA credential.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of physicians or nurses.
Perform basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
Document patient care provided.
Maintain medical equipment and supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Maintain examination areas.
Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid family leave.
At least 10 days of paid time off per year for full-time employees.
Eight paid holidays per year.
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.