Medical Assistant

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us Compensation Information: $15.22 - $16.91 / hour Department (Org): Medical You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Our Commitment Care for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our team is united by a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing. If you feel called to serve others, join our mission to provide quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, living our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!” and healing the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities month over month and a very large percent receive direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support. How You Make a Difference As a Medical Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of patient care by gathering information during the clinical process under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RN). You will work closely with all nurses, helping them perform activities commensurate with your education and demonstrated competencies. Your role is crucial in ensuring patients receive the best possible care and that medical procedures run smoothly. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical care to patients by implementing established policies and procedures and intervening with proper techniques and safety precautions. Verify medications, gather patient history information, and make appropriate referrals for follow-up. Assist healthcare practitioners and respond to patient crises as per the site's policy and procedure. Adhere to infection control principles, provide emotional and physical comfort to patients, and maintain working areas, supplies, and equipment in good working order. Attend mandatory staff meetings and training and adhere to the designated work schedule to ensure continuity of patient care and maintain the staffing matrix for the client. Qualifications & Requirements Education Successful completion of an accredited CMA course. Experience Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred. Licenses/Certifications Currently certified as a Medical Assistant in the State if certification is required by the State or the facility. For states that do not require this position to be certified, a certification is not required. Obtain and maintain CPR certification (if required). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We Encourage You to Apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You might be just the right candidate for this or another role. #J-18808-Ljbffr