Medical Assistant, Certified
About The Position
At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®. How you’ll contribute A Certified Medical Assistant, who excels in this role: Accurately identifies patient needs and documents basic medical history. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record Assist during medical examinations. What we’re looking for- a compassionate medical assistant with a deep understanding of physician practices and patient care. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification is required within a year of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Accurately identifies patient needs and documents basic medical history.
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
- Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
- Assist during medical examinations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- 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 and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Tuition Reimbursement : Available for full and part time employees to further education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
