Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Orthopedic Spine
About the role
Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you play a vital role in supporting providers and delivering quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. Your compassion, organization, and clinical skills help ensure patients receive exceptional care and a positive healthcare experience.
Schedule
Days-FT | 3x12-Hour Shifts | No Weekends
Responsibilities
- Assist providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints.
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment.
- Administer medications, injections, and immunizations as directed by providers and within scope of practice.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform approved point-of-care testing.
- Schedule appointments, coordinate referrals, and assist with patient follow-up.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Educate patients regarding medications, treatment plans, and provider instructions.
- Support patient flow and clinic efficiency while delivering excellent customer service.
- Ensure exam rooms and clinical areas are clean, organized, and compliant with infection prevention standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all hospital, clinic, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in ongoing education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) required or obtained within employer guidelines.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
- Previous medical assistant experience preferred.
- Experience working in a physician practice, outpatient clinic, urgent care, or healthcare setting preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending and health savings account options
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance
- Student loan assistance programs
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness resources
- Virtual care visits
- Employee assistance program
- Discount and savings programs
- Continuing education opportunities
- Career advancement within Lifepoint Health
About the organization
Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit, Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, two Endoscopy Suites, Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services, and a 13-Bay Emergency Department serving more than 15,000 patients annually. Highpoint Health Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed hospital offering acute care and skilled nursing services with a strong commitment to personalized, community-focused care. Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of Making Communities Healthier®.