Certified Medical Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Pulaski, TN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems of Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast, driven by a profound commitment to prioritize employee well-being to provide exceptional patient care. As a Certified Medical Assistant joining this team, you will embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those served. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski is a 95-bed facility, including 60 licensed acute care beds and 25 skilled nursing beds, fully accredited by The Joint Commission. It provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a diverse and experienced medical staff. Clinical services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five operating rooms, and two endoscopy suites. Diagnostic imaging capabilities include MRI, CT, PET/CT, mammography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and X-ray. The 13-bay Emergency Department treats more than 15,000 patients annually. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, spanning 29 states and including 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• National Medical Assistant Certification
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

• Handle with Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitors and records vital signs, intake and output, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and ambulation.
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings.
• Maintains patient rooms and common areas to ensure a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
• Supports nursing and physician staff with patient care activities and unit workflow.
• Manages tech desk operations and assists with maintaining efficient department throughput.
• Documents patient care and activities in accordance with hospital and unit standards.
• Participates in required education, competency validation, and performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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