Description
Southern TN Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Job Type: Full Time | Day
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | No Weekends
Your Experience Matters
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg 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
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 basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse (RN).
* Monitors and records vital signs, intake and output, and reports changes in
patient condition to nursing staff.
* Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing,
grooming, toileting, eating, and ambulation.
* Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional
findings.
* Maintains patient rooms and common areas to ensure a clean, safe, and
organized care environment.
* Supports nursing and physician staff with patient care activities and unit
workflow.
* Manages tech desk operations and assists with maintaining efficient
department throughput.
* Documents patient care and activities in accordance with hospital and unit
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:
* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs,
including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health
services, and employee discount programs.
* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities within Lifepoint Health.
What We're Looking For
Education
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licensure
* National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant Required.
Certifications
* AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
* Handle with Care certification preferred.
More About Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrencburg has proudly served the
families of Southern Middle Tennessee for generations. Located in the heart of
Franklin County, our health system provides care to patients throughout
Winchester, Sewanee, Decherd, Cowan, Estill Springs, Tullahoma, Manchester, and
the surrounding communities. Nestled between the scenic waters of Tims Ford Lake
and the rolling hills of the Cumberland Plateau, the region offers a welcoming
small-town atmosphere, abundant outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of
community.
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg 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 comprehensive
range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a highly skilled and
diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU),
a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical
Rehabilitation Unit, a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization
Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Advanced diagnostic imaging
services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and
X-ray. The hospital's 13-bay Emergency Department treats more than 15,000
patients annually.
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg, 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. The campus includes a 4-bay Emergency
Department that cares for more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its
personalized approach to healthcare and strong community connections, the
Sewanee campus delivers exceptional care in a collaborative environment.
Together, the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Pulaski campuses are
united by a shared mission of making communities healthier®.
More About Our Team
Our clinic team is at the heart of the patient experience at Southern Tennessee
Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg as a Certified Medical Assistant, you'll
work alongside providers, nurses, and support staff who are committed to
delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Every day brings opportunities to
build meaningful relationships with patients, support their healthcare journey,
and make a positive impact in the communities we serve. We foster a
collaborative, patient-focused environment where teamwork, professional growth,
and exceptional service are valued. If you're looking for a role where you can
make a difference while working with a supportive team, you'll feel right at
home here.
EEOC Statement
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.