Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Cardiology

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

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About The Position

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support cardiology practice operations. The role performs routine clinical and administrative duties and helps provide an excellent patient experience. The Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through a 118-bed acute care facility, outpatient rehabilitation services, and physician practices.

The Medical Assistant supports physicians or nurses with patient assessments, treatments, and clinical procedures; performs basic diagnostic testing and specimen collection; monitors and reports changes in patient condition; and accurately documents patient care. The role also maintains clean, stocked, and functional exam rooms, equipment, and medical supplies, and supports administrative tasks such as scheduling, reception, registration, filing, and data entry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification through AAMA or NHA.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians or nurses with patient assessments, treatments, and clinical procedures.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Accurately document patient care.
• Ensure exam rooms, equipment, and medical supplies are clean, stocked, and functioning appropriately.
• Support administrative functions, including scheduling, reception, registration, filing, and data entry, as needed.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED