Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Urgent Care

Lifepoint Health•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support its outpatient Family Medicine and Urgent Care practice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, the CMA 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, medical supplies, and examination areas, and performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned. The facility provides care to patients of all ages, including preventive and primary care, same-day urgent care, laboratory services, and ongoing care coordination. Clinical staff work with physicians and nurse practitioners to support assessments, triage, vaccinations, injections, EKGs, laboratory services, patient education, and follow-up care. This is a full-time, daytime position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The employer describes its mission as making communities healthier and emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and employee well-being.

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 performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of physicians or nurses.
Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
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

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 coverage.
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 free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.