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Certified Medical Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives

Kearney, NEFull-time$18.96–26.78/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.96–26.78/hr
Location
Kearney, NE
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CMA LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant. As a Certified Medical Assistant, the CMA will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide health education, and manage administrative tasks while leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations.

Key focus areas include Perform general patient care following established clinic workflows, Greet and prepare patients, obtain vital signs, review allergies and medications, complete screening questionnaires and document reason for visit, and Collect and prepare ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.

Successful candidates bring Current CMA License, Graduate Of Medical Assistant Program, and Basic Life Support (BLS). Important skills include Administer Medications, Thorough Documentation, Sterile Or Clean Techniques, Wound Care/Dressing Change, Collaborate On Comprehensive Screenings, and Risk Assessments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Administer MedicationsThorough DocumentationSterile or Clean TechniquesWound Care/Dressing ChangeCollaborate on Comprehensive ScreeningsRisk AssessmentsPreventative Health EducationWorking With All Patient PopulationsAdministrative AccountabilitiesClinical AccountabilitiesLeveraging TechnologyInpatient Care CoordinationClinical KnowledgeLearning New SkillsAppreciate Differing PerspectivesGenuine CompassionHelping Patients Feel at EasePatienceExplaining Provider's InstructionsSupporting OthersEnhancing Patient ExperienceTechnological FluencyCompassion for Patient Well-BeingAdaptable SpiritContinuous LearningCollaborative TeamworkGeneral Patient CareObtaining and Recording Vital SignsReviewing Drug AllergiesReviewing Current MedicationsCompleting Applicable Screening QuestionnairesDocumenting Reason for VisitCollecting and Preparing Ordered Specimens for Laboratory AnalysisPreparing and Providing Ordered MedicationsPreparing and Providing VaccinesCleaning and Sterilizing InstrumentsEnsuring Patient Exam Rooms Are Stocked, Clean, and Orderly

Qualifications

CMA LicenseGraduate of Medical Assistant ProgramBasic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.

Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

  • Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.

  • Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.

  • Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.

  • Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.

  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

  • Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.

We are offering a Sign-on Bonus and Education Assistance to new hires that meet eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

  • Current CMA license that allows you to practice in our state

  • Graduate of Medical Assistant program

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Where You'll Work

CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, includes 150+ clinics delivering quality care to patients across Nebraska and southeast Iowa. Our full-service network provides a variety of Primary Care & Priority Care Services, including Family, Internal, Geriatric, and Pediatric Medicine, in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.

Pay Range

$18.96 - $26.78 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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