Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Wound Care

UP Health System – Portage; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UP Health System - Portage in Michigan is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for wound care, full-time days. You will provide direct patient care, perform basic diagnostic tasks, and help maintain clinic operations.

This role offers sign-on and referral bonuses for current employees, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a physician-led, community-focused healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) license required and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• One-year related clinic experience preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized care to clinic patients.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection; documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and examination areas; handles file and patient registration duties as assigned.

Skills

CMA certification

RMA license

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Wound Care

Job Type: Full Time | Days

$2,500 Sign on bonus available

$1,000 Hot job referral bonus available to current employees

Schedule: 40 hours per week, non-exempt, day shift, weekdays only, no holidays

Your Experience Matters

Up Health System- Portage 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 Clinic 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 Clinic CMA who excels in this role:

• 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 given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties an assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

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 and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and 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 required and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Minimum Work Experience: One-year related experience, preferred. One year clinic experience, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

More About UP Health System - Portage

UP Health System - Portage has been serving Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula since 1896. It supports a multi-specialty medical community with over 40 physicians, and more than a dozen allied health professionals. The main campus features a 36-bed hospital, accredited as a chest pain center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).

UP Health System - Portage was the first in the state to achieve Level III ACC (American College of Cardiology) verification as a trauma center. Additional services include dedicated physician hospitalists, cardiopulmonary services, elective and emergency orthopedics, women's health, general surgery, hematology and oncology, internal medicine, sports medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine, x-ray and diagnostics (including MRI, mobile PET scan, 64-slice CT scanner, nuclear imaging, and 3D mammography), an advanced wound care center, a sleep lab, two Express Care walk‑in clinics, a regional dialysis unit, pharmacy services, laboratory services, home care, and a 60‑bed senior living community.

With small communities and big ideas, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the perfect place for people to explore the many interests. Visit the art galleries, and museums, walk along the beaches of Lake Superior, hike, bike, and explore the beautiful nature trails. Wrap yourself up in a blanket of bright stars, clean air and open water.

Hancock is a community that brings together small-town values, rich history and a four-season wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts - without long commute times or congested highways. The Keweenaw is home to two universities - Michigan Technological University and Finlandia University. The community benefits from the diversity, culture and high standards of living contributed to our small town.

We often call the Keweenaw the "Copper Country" because of the amount of natural "float" copper found in the area. In fact, at 90% pure, much of the copper is the purest copper in the world.

Welcome, to the Keweenaw Peninsula!

EEOC Statement

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