Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Gastroenterology Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

9h

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports gastroenterology providers at Lake Cumberland Physician Practices by providing clinical care and administrative support. The role helps ensure efficient clinic operations, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and a positive patient experience. The Medical Assistant collaborates with providers, clinical staff, and administrative teams to support patient flow and revenue cycle processes.

Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, the Medical Assistant assists with patient assessments and treatments, performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, and documents care. The role also maintains equipment, supplies, and examination areas, and performs administrative duties such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CCMA, CMA, or RMA license.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies by 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 and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package 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.

What This Job Offers

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