Medical Assistant

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical care, verify medications, and gather patient history. Candidates should have completed an accredited CMA course and preferably have one year of clinical experience. Join a mission-driven team that values diversity and well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Currently certified as a Medical Assistant if required by state or facility.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients following policies and procedures.
• Verify medications and gather patient history for follow-up.
• Adhere to infection control principles and maintain work areas.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Completion of accredited CMA course

Job description

Overview

Compensation Information: $21 - $23 / hour

Department (Org): Medical

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

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• 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

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.

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 Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care by gathering information during the clinical process under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RN). You will work closely with all nurses, helping them to perform activities commensurate with your education and demonstrated competencies. Your role is crucial in ensuring that patients receive the best possible care and that medical procedures run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients by implementing established policies and procedures and intervening with proper techniques and safety precautions.
• Verify medications, gather patient history information, and make appropriate referrals for follow-up.
• Assist healthcare practitioners and respond to patient crises as per the site's policy and procedure.
• Adhere to infection control principles, provide emotional and physical comfort to patients, and maintain working areas, supplies, and equipment in good working order.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training and adhere to the designated work schedule to ensure continuity of patient care and maintain the staffing matrix for the client.

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.
• For states that do not require this position to be certified, a certification is not required.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification (if required).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.