Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA)

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) to join their team at the Millard-Henry Clinic in Russellville, AR. This role is crucial in providing exceptional care to patients and the community. The health system is committed to fostering a positive work environment that values teamwork and supports staff growth. As part of Lifepoint Health, a national healthcare network, this position contributes to the mission of making communities healthier. The Medical Assistant will play a vital role in patient assessment, treatment assistance, diagnostic procedures, and administrative duties, all while upholding the highest standards of patient care and customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current credentialing (certification/registration). Must maintain credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA), NRCMA, NHA, NCCT or American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA).
• BLS required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint.
• Assesses patients’ physical and mental status.
• Under the supervision of physicians or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communication changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service with patients and teammates.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures.
• Administers prescribed oral medications and give intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections.
• Performs venipunctures, CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and stores instruments in accordance with practice policies.
• Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule.
• Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians.
• Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other health care provider, which require pre-certification by the insurance company.
• Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately.
• Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process.
• Assists in other functions of the physician practice as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED