Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Missouri

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports physicians and nurses in a family medicine and urgent care outpatient practice. The role assists with patient assessments and treatments, diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition, and documenting care. It also includes maintaining medical equipment, supplies, and examination areas, along with assigned administrative and clerical duties. The clinic serves patients of all ages and provides preventive, primary, and same-day urgent care services through a team-based approach.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistance program or equivalent.
• Hold a 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 administrative or clerical duties as assigned, 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 package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including 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