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Job Description:

Pay: $18.00–$18.50/hr | $500 Sign-On Bonus

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a **_Medical Assistant Team Lead, Personal Care Services_** . Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a **_Medical Assistant Team Lead_** with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

+ Work in a collaborative environment.

+ Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.

+ Competitive compensation package

+ Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost

+ Opportunities for advancement

+ Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits

+ 401(K) with employer match

+ Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

+ Pet insurance

As a **_Medical Assistant Team Lead,_** you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

+ Provide personal care and medical assistant duties per client care plans

+ Lead and support field caregivers with guidance, coaching, and issue resolution

+ Assist in monitoring client wellbeing — mental, physical, and emotional status

+ Report significant changes in client condition to Supervisor promptly

+ Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates as needed

+ Promote patient safety — identifying hazards and escalating concerns

+ Uphold HIPAA compliance and infection control standards

+ Represent Elara Caring professionally with courtesy and compassion

+ Attend required trainings and participate in skill development opportunities

+ Support implementation of policies, procedures, and process improvements

+ Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information at all times

+ Perform additional duties or assignments as needed

What is Required?

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

+ Medical Assistant certification in the state applying

+ Previous experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals in a home care or healthcare setting preferred

+ Leadership or team lead experience is a plus

+ Ability to motivate, mentor, and support care staff professionally

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Compassionate approach toward patient care

+ Ability to problem-solve, follow instructions, and prioritize workloads

+ Comfortable organizing schedules and delegating task assignments

+ Able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and coworkers

+ Knowledge of basic medical and personal care support tasks

+ Must have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance OR reliable access to public transportation within required distance to client homes

+ Travel to patient homes required; occasional travel to field offices may occur for audits or special needs

+ Fast-paced and physically active role

+ Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, assist transfers and handle equipment

+ Ability to lift 50–100 lbs as needed

You will report to the Branch Manager.

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_We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families._

_Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law._

_Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9._

_If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to_ [email protected]._

Click below for a glimpse into the day in the life of an Elara Caregiver!