Lead Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Duly Health and Care; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health benefit

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Adoption and surrogacy support

Job summary

Duly Health and Care in Joliet, IL seeks a Lead Medical Assistant to combine direct patient care with leadership duties. You will mentor teammates, support daily clinic operations, and help sustain high-quality access and patient experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching MAs, improving workflows, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards while supporting providers and leadership. This is a full-time on-site position in Joliet.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Paramedic program.
• Certified or registered preferred but not necessary.
• CPR Certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years MA/CMA experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical support to providers, including rooming patients and assisting with procedures.
• Supports efficient patient flow and maintains an organized clinical environment.
• Executes day-to-day care team activities to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Serves as a resource for Medical Assistants, offering guidance and support.
• Assists with onboarding, training, and development of clinical staff.
• Maintains adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
• Collaborates with providers and clinic leadership to support a cohesive patient experience.
• Communicates effectively across teams and escalates issues as appropriate.

Skills

CPR Certification

MA/CMA experience

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Paramedic program

Job description

Lead Certified Medical Assistant | Joliet | Internal Medicine

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're a Medical Assistant who's ready for more, this is your opportunity. Our Lead Medical Assistant role combines hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to mentor teammates, influence clinic operations, and take the next step in your professional journey.

This position offers a unique pathway to future leadership opportunities - many of our current leaders began as Lead MAs. You'll also enjoy greater variety and flexibility in your day while serving as a key resource for both your team and clinic leadership.

Join a team that invests in your growth and helps you build the career you want.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Office Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00AM-5:30PM, with 1 late night per week and 1 Saturday per month.
• Location: Joliet, IL
• Travel: As needed.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

The Lead Medical Assistant is the on-site clinical operations leader responsible for executing the Duly Primary Care model at the clinic level. This role ensures high-functioning care teams, optimal provider support, and consistent delivery of access, productivity, and patient experience outcomes.

The Lead directly supports providers while leading day-to-day clinical workflows, coaching Medical Assistants (MAs), and driving accountability to performance standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct clinical support to providers, including rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and completing clinical tasks
• Supports efficient patient flow and helps maintain an organized clinical environment
• Coordinates day-to-day activities within the care team to ensure smooth clinic operations
• Serves as a resource for Medical Assistants, offering guidance, direction, and support
• Assists with onboarding, training, and development of clinical staff
• Reinforces standard workflows and promotes consistency across the team
• Maintains adherence to clinical protocols, safety standards, and documentation requirements
• Collaborates with providers, clinic leadership, and front desk staff to support a cohesive patient experience
• Communicates effectively across teams and escalates issues as appropriate
• Supports implementation of workflow improvements and organizational initiatives
• Supports management of in-basket work, prior authorizations, referrals, and general patient communications to ensure timely completion
• Assists with phone support and coordination of patient access needs, in partnership with clinic leadership
• Works with providers to assist with patient outreach, including scheduling follow-ups and preparing patient communications as needed
• Reviews reports and workflows to ensure processes are being followed and operational expectations are met
• Ensures co-pays are compliantly collected and cash handling processes are followed, including reconciliation and deposits
• Conducts routine walk-throughs of the clinic to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant environment, including monitoring for expired medications and proper disposal practices
• Supports training and reinforcement of regulatory and compliance requirements, including ensuring required certifications are current
• Monitors clinic support functions such as transportation and housekeeping as applicable
• Assists with team scheduling and coordination, including input on staffing needs, overtime, and time-off requests
• Collaborates with clinic leadership and administrative teams on operational planning and execution

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED and a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Paramedic program required.
• Certified or registered preferred but not necessary
• CPR Certification required
• A minimum of 2 years MA/CMA experience preferably in the medical field.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $23.76-26.03/hour for a Lead Medical Assistant; Certified or Registered Lead Medical Assistant the base pay range is $24.76-27.03/hour , with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.