Certified Medical Assistant (Surgeons Clinic)

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas – Winchester

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

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) 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 who excels in this role

• Provides direct clinical and administrative support to physicians and advanced practice providers in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints.
• Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Assists providers with minor procedures, treatments, and patient care activities.
• Administers medications, injections, immunizations, and performs delegated clinical tasks in accordance with scope of practice.
• Performs point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and prepares laboratory samples as directed.
• Schedules appointments, manages patient flow, and assists with referral coordination.
• Maintains accurate electronic medical records and ensures timely documentation.
• Provides patient education and instructions regarding medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked, clean, organized, and compliant with infection prevention standards.
• Participates in required education, competency validation, and performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym membership, 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. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent certification required or obtained within designated timeframe.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Highpoint Health Clinics | Outpatient Physician Practice Environment

• Provides comprehensive primary and specialty care services for patients across the lifespan.
• Team-based environment focused on preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient wellness.
• Supports physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers in delivering high-quality outpatient care.
• Provides patient education, medication administration, immunizations, and routine clinical procedures.
• Utilizes electronic medical records (EMR) for documentation and care coordination.
• Fast-paced clinic setting requiring strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Collaborates with laboratory, imaging, specialty providers, and community resources to support patient care.
• Emphasis on patient satisfaction, continuity of care, and positive health outcomes.

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 home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital's 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Highpoint Health – Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service.

EEOC Statement

"Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment