Medical Assistant - Full time Days

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,996 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted banking rates

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant in Joliet, Illinois. The role involves providing clinical care, verifying medications, and assisting healthcare practitioners. Candidates should have completed an accredited CMA course and possess relevant certifications. This position works during the day and requires attendance every other weekend. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a comprehensive wellness program, supporting physical and mental wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited CMA course.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Currently certified as a Medical Assistant if required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and intervene safely.
• Verify medications and gather patient history.
• Assist healthcare practitioners and respond to crises.
• Maintain infection control and provide patient comfort.
• Attend mandatory meetings and adhere to schedules.

Skills

Clinical care

Medication verification

Patient history gathering

Emergency response

Infection control

Education

Accredited CMA course

Job description

Medical Assistant - Full Time Days

Compensation Information: $22.5 - $25 / hour

Department (Org): Medical

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).

Additional Details

• We are looking for a full time MA to join our clinical team at Will County Jail.
• This position works day shift and every other weekend.

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 families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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