Certified Medical Assistant - Full time

Wellpath; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

EAP including counseling

Life insurance

HSA

Wellness program

Banking discounts

Job summary

Wellpath in the United States is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. You will gather patient history, assist with labs, and help coordinate care with the nursing team.

The role requires completion of an accredited CMA program, state certification, and CPR where required. You will work Monday through Friday in a facility setting, with a focus on safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited CMA program.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current CMA certification and CPR certification as required by state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs and healthcare staff to deliver quality patient care.
• Gather patient history, verify medications, and assist with referrals as needed.
• Maintain infection control practices and uphold safety standards.
• Support nurses and other clinicians in daily patient care activities.
• Attend meetings and training to maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient history gathering

Team collaboration

Infection control

CPR knowledge

Education

Accredited CMA program

Job description

• 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

• 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

Join Us And Find a Career That Supports

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• 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 family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• 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

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes 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 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.

Additional Details

This role is Monday - Friday. Monday is working the afternoon shift and the rest of the week is days. Must be proficient with lab draws.

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.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.