Location: Joliet, IL

Facility: IL Will Cty Adult Det Fac

Type: Part-Time

Shift: Day 8 hour

Recruiter: Keona Day

Email: KeDay@Wellpath.us

Compensation Information: $18 - $22 / 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

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.

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).

Additional Details

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.