Medical Assistant, Certified

Lifepoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

22h

About The Position

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona, is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for day shifts consisting of five 8-hour shifts. The role supports clinical and administrative operations at Sierra Vista Medical Group, associated with Canyon Vista Medical Center, a 106-bed acute care hospital. Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, the Certified 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 position also helps maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas, performs assigned administrative and clerical duties, and provides exceptional customer service to patients and teammates.

Canyon Vista Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network. Sierra Vista Medical Group serves patients throughout Cochise County and surrounding communities, with a focus on customer-focused quality healthcare and patient safety.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant license or credential required: CMA, RMA, or CCMA.
• BLS or CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of an assigned area or office.
• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients and teammates.

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 and paid time off.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed