Job Description

Job Title: Senior Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Family Practice

Schedule: Full-Time Days

Your experience matters

Memorial Medical Center 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 Senior Certified Medical Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve

How you'll contribute:

A Senior Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who excels in this role:

Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.

Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.

Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.

Documents patient care provided.

Administers injections, vaccines, medications, and other treatments as directed by the physician.

Demonstrates advanced phlebotomy skills and specimen collection techniques.

Requests, obtains, and reviews patient records, test results, and laboratory reports prior to patient visits.

Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.

Maintains examination rooms and clinical areas, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient care.

Cleans and sterilizes instruments according to established procedures.

Retrieves and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner and communicates information as directed by providers.

Performs administrative and clerical duties including scheduling, patient registration, filing, data entry, and reception activities.

Assists with coordinating clinic workflow, patient follow-up activities, and provider support functions.

Participates in quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.

Monitors compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures and reports concerns through the appropriate chain of command.

Maintains open communication with providers, leadership, and team members to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Serves as a resource and mentor for less experienced staff members while promoting a positive team environment.

Shift: M-F 8:00A-5:00P

What we're looking for:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required; Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent Required
• License: CCMA, CMA or RMA
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Six Months Phlebotomy Experience
• Experience coordinating clinic operations, inventory management, patient follow-up, or provider support activities.
• Family Practice or ambulatory clinic experience preferred

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• 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.

Connect with a Recruiter:

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Hunter Delacruz by emailing hunter.delacruz@lifepoint.net

More about our facility:

Memorial Family Healthcare in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a collaborative outpatient practice that combines Family Medicine and Urgent Care services to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. The clinic is focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through a team-based approach that emphasizes compassion, efficiency, and strong patient relationships. The practice supports a diverse patient population with a wide range of healthcare needs, from preventive and primary care services to same-day urgent care visits. Clinical staff work closely with physicians and nurse practitioners to provide assessments, triage, vaccinations, injections, EKGs, laboratory services, patient education, and follow-up care. The clinic also supports walk-in laboratory services and assists patients with ongoing care coordination.

EEOC Statement

“Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”