Medical Assistant

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 opportunitiesJoin 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 trainingPerks and BenefitsIn 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 loansWhy UsNow 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.How you make a differenceAs a Medical Assistant, you willbe responsible forassistingin 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 activitiescommensuratewith your education anddemonstratedcompetencies. 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 makeappropriate referralsfor follow-up.

Assisthealthcare practitioners and respond to patient crises as per the site's policy and procedure.

Adhere to infection control principles,provideemotional and physical comfort to patients, andmaintainworking areas, supplies, and equipment in good working order.

Attendmandatory staff meetings and training andadhereto the designated work schedule to ensure continuity of patient care andmaintainthe staffing matrix for the client.

Qualifications & RequirementsEducation

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 EmployerWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! 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.Quick Apply (https://careers-wellpath.icims.com/jobs/156551/medical-assistant-%28hourly%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-336175207)Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Job 24-156551Facility NM San Juan Adult Det CtrType Full-TimeShift Day 8 hour