Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) PRN

Wellpath; New Mexico; On-site; USD 24,571 - 34,995; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance support

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Mexico is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) PRN to join their team. The CMA will assist in patient care, collaborating closely with nurses and healthcare staff to ensure quality care delivery. Successful completion of an accredited CMA course and preferably one year of clinical experience are required. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of underserved patients while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited CMA course.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Currently certified as a Medical Assistant as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs and healthcare staff to provide quality patient care.
• Gather patient history and verify medications.
• Prioritize infection control techniques and maintain working areas.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Collaboration with RNs

Infection control techniques

Education

Accredited CMA course

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) PRN

Compensation Information: $21.62 - $21.62 / hour

Department (Org): Clinic

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
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

• 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
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k
• Work, life balance support for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

*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. The team is deeply committed to providing quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Our mantra “Always Do The Right Thing!” guides us in healing the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month. The work includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members with best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient care by gathering essential information during the clinical process under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Your responsibilities include assisting nurses in various activities, leveraging your education and demonstrated competencies to contribute effectively to the healthcare team. This role demands a commitment to supporting the delivery of high‑quality patient care while collaborating closely with the nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs and healthcare staff, implementing established policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of quality patient care, intervening with proper techniques and safety precautions.
• Gather patient history, verify medications, and make appropriate referrals for follow‑up, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive healthcare support.
• Adhere to designated work schedules, responding effectively to codes or patient crises as per site policies, and assist healthcare practitioners as assigned.
• Prioritize infection control techniques and principles, contributing to the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
• Maintain working areas, supplies, and equipment, attending mandatory staff meetings/training to uphold a high standard of healthcare delivery and professional development.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification if required.

PRN Position

Equal Employment Opportunity

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