Availability is needed across all days of the week. This schedule is not considered flexible, so candidates should have open availability within these coverage windows to meet facility needs. 

Sign-On Bonus 

This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus, paid as follows: 

• $250 after the first working assignment 

• $250 after 60 days of employment 

Why Join Elara Caring? 

As a Medical Assistant Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while helping support a team of compassionate care professionals. Elara Caring offers: 

• Competitive pay: $18.00-$20.00/hr 

• $500 sign-on bonus 

• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff 

• Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost 

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees 

• 401(k) with employer match 

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

• Pet insurance 

What You Will Do 

As a Medical Assistant Team Lead, you will support both patient care and team operations within the facility. Responsibilities may include: 

• Provide hands-on personal care and medical assistant support based on client care needs 

• Support elderly and disabled individuals with daily care activities 

• Lead, guide, and support caregivers during assigned shifts 

• Assist with task direction, coaching, and issue resolution for care staff 

• Monitor client wellbeing, including physical, mental, and emotional status 

• Report significant changes in client condition to the appropriate supervisor 

• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates as needed 

• Promote patient safety by identifying concerns and escalating them appropriately 

• Follow HIPAA, infection control, and safety standards 

• Represent Elara Caring with professionalism, compassion, and courtesy 

• Attend required trainings and participate in skill development opportunities 

• Support implementation of policies, procedures, and process improvements 

• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information 

• Perform additional duties or assignments as needed 

What Is Required? 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• Medical Assistant certification in the state of Michigan 

• Previous experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred 

• Leadership, team lead, or shift lead experience preferred 

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care 

• Ability to problem-solve, follow instructions, and prioritize tasks 

• Comfortable supporting schedules, task assignments, and daily care coordination 

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and supervisors 

• Knowledge of basic medical assistant and personal care support tasks 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment 

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

• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs as needed 

Work Setting 

This is a facility-based position at Arbor North in Jackson, MI. This is not a traveling home-to-home assignment, and transportation between client homes is not required for this role. 

You will report to the Branch Manager. 

Apply today and help us deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place.