Medical Assistant, Certified

Lifepoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Vista Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for Sierra Vista Medical Group in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The role supports clinical and administrative work in an assigned area or office, assisting with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse. The position is full-time, scheduled for day shifts consisting of five 8-hour shifts.

The Medical Assistant performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, documents care, and maintains equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas. The role also includes assigned administrative and clerical work, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. Exceptional customer service to patients and teammates is expected.

Sierra Vista Medical Group is associated with Canyon Vista Medical Center, a 106-bed acute care hospital serving Sierra Vista and surrounding communities. The organization emphasizes quality, patient safety, and community health.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant credential or license: CMA, RMA, or CCMA.
• BLS or CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office.
• 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 stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients and teammates.

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 coverage.
• 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 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: No Education Listed