Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Clinics
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About the job
OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Job Type: Full-Time | Days
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Rotating Weekends
Your experience matters
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC 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 ) 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 Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who excels in this role
- Provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting.
- Provides care that r eflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a provider
- Maintaining regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures, and standards. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
- Communicates with providers about changes in patient's condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology
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 paid time off.
- 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.
What we're looking for
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, Completion of Certified or Registered Medical Assistant training program.
- Experience: 2 to 3 years medical experience in a physician’s office or equivalent in combination of training or experience preferred.
- Certifications: CMA (AAMA) Certification, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or RMA (ARMA) Certification, Current BCLS certification.
More about Ottumwa Health Group, LLC
At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds - national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.
EEOC Statement
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
From LifePoint Health's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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