Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Physician Practice Admin

Lifepoint Health•Hancock, MI

15h

About The Position

UP Health System – Portage, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its physician practice. The role provides direct, individualized care to clinic patients and supports clinical and administrative operations. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40 hours per week, on weekdays, with no holidays. This is a non-exempt, full-time day-shift position. The CMA performs basic diagnostic procedures and collects specimens, monitors and communicates changes in patients’ conditions, and documents care. The role also maintains equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas, and completes assigned clerical and administrative work such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. UP Health System – Portage is a community healthcare provider serving Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula. The posting offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and a $1,000 hot-job referral bonus to current employees. The employer describes benefits and career development opportunities including medical, dental, vision, insurance coverage, paid time off, paid family leave, tuition and loan assistance, a 401(k) with company match, wellness programs, and ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience preferred.
One year of clinic experience 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 or 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.
Mental, physical, and financial 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.
$1,000 hot-job referral bonus available to current employees.