Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Urgent Care

Lifepoint Health•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its outpatient Family Medicine and Urgent Care practice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The clinic provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for patients of all ages, including preventive and primary care, same-day urgent care, and walk-in laboratory services. Clinical staff work with physicians and nurse practitioners to support assessments, triage, vaccinations, injections, EKGs, laboratory services, patient education, follow-up care, and ongoing care coordination. Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, the Certified Medical Assistant assists with patient assessments and treatments, basic diagnostic procedures, and specimen collection. The role also includes monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition, documenting care, maintaining medical equipment and supplies and examination areas, and performing administrative or clerical duties as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from 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 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options 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.
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.