Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Internal Medicine

Lifepoint Health•Mcminnville, OR

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of an assigned area or office. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, the CMA 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, medical supplies, and examination areas, and performs assigned administrative or clerical duties such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. The role is full-time, with a variable schedule of either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days. The position is at Willamette Valley Medical Center, a 60-bed hospital in McMinnville, Oregon, part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent.
Credential as a CCMA, CMA, or RMA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
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

Multiple levels of 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.
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 plan with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.