Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Orthopedic Spine
Lifepoint Health
- Location
- Onsite (Winchester, TN)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in an orthopedic spine clinic. The role involves assisting with patient examinations, administering medications, and maintaining clinical documentation to ensure high-quality patient care.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Paid family leave
Perks
- Tuition reimbursement
- Certification assistance
- Student loan assistance
Full job details
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester, TN
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester, TN
Job Type: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Orthopedic Spine
Schedule: Days-FT | 3x12-Hour Shifts | No Weekends
Your Experience Matters
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.
How You'll Contribute
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will:
- 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.
Why Join Us
We believe investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending and health savings account options
Financial Protection & Paid Time Off
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
Financial & Career Growth
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance
- Student loan assistance programs
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee Well-Being
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness resources
- Virtual care visits
- Employee assistance program
- Discount and savings programs
Professional Development
- Continuing education opportunities
- Career advancement within Lifepoint Health
What We're Looking For
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
Licensure/Certification
- 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
Experience
- 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
More About Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas
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 impatient and outpatient services supported by a diverse medical staff.
Key services include:
- 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
- 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®.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in the workplace.