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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) FT Day

Wellpath · Farmington, NM · 5 days ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the organization

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture and excellent career growth opportunities. We care for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, offering autonomy in a warm team environment with ongoing growth and training.

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.

About the role

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient care by gathering essential information during the clinical process under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Your responsibilities include assisting nurses in various activities, leveraging your education and demonstrated competencies to contribute effectively to the healthcare team. This role demands a commitment to supporting the delivery of high‑quality patient care while collaborating closely with the nursing staff.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with RNs and healthcare staff, implementing established policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of quality patient care, intervening with proper techniques and safety precautions.
  • Gather patient history, verify medications, and make appropriate referrals for follow‑up, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive healthcare support.
  • Adhere to designated work schedules, responding effectively to codes or patient crises as per site policies, and assist healthcare practitioners as assigned.
  • Prioritize infection control techniques and principles, contributing to the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
  • Maintain working areas, supplies, and equipment, attending mandatory staff meetings/training to uphold a high standard of healthcare delivery and professional development.

Schedule

Full‑time day shift: 4 days weekly, 8 hours each.

Qualifications

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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification if required.

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families 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.

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