Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Bariatric Surgery

Memorial Physician Practices; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Paid family leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices in Marquette is seeking a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its Bariatric Surgery department. The role involves providing direct patient care, performing diagnostic procedures, and managing medical supplies. Applicants should have a CMA or RMA license, basic life support certification, and preferably one year of clinic experience.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance, all within an engaging healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) license required.
• 1 year of related clinic experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized care to clinic patients.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies.
• Handles administrative duties like filing and scheduling.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS Health Care Provider certification

Patient care

Basic diagnostic procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Bariatric Surgery

Job Type: Full‑Time | Days

Sign‑On Bonus: $2,500

Shift: M-F 8-5

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Clinic CMA, you will provide direct patient care and support the bariatric surgery team.

How you'll contribute

• Provides direct and individualized care to clinic patients.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, documents patient care.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, 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: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) license and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS‑HCP) certification.
• 1 year of related experience preferred; 1 year of clinic experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

EEOC Statement
"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."