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Marathon Health

Employer-sponsored direct primary care network

Health Center Lead 1 / Medical Assistant

Full-Time
$22 - $27/hr+ Monthly leadership stipend
Mid
Poplar Bluff, MO, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 4 years of prior experience in a direct healthcare setting delivering excellent service to clients, patients, providers, and teammates.
  • Experience in a direct healthcare setting or professional role with an active certification such as Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or another healthcare specialization.
Responsibilities
  • Provide primary and preventive care to an eligible patient population, including comprehensive evaluations and care planning.
  • Manage chronic conditions through ongoing, collaborative care.
  • Ensure a positive patient experience reflected in satisfaction metrics such as Net Promoter Score scores.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned health centers, including workflows, staffing, scheduling, and compliance.
  • Oversee daily clinic operations, including patient flow, scheduling, inventory, and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate with internal support teams to address information technology, technical, facility, or supply issues.
  • Lead quality reviews and maintain alignment with applicable standards and certifications.
  • Oversee teammate scheduling and coverage to ensure adequate staffing for paid time off and leave requests.
  • Support health center go-live readiness by being on-site during opening, directing clinical support staff, ensuring completion of clinical operations such as quality control testing, documentation, and staff competencies, and collaborating with the Project Management Office and internal teams to resolve setup needs, maintain readiness, and deliver a seamless first day of patient care.
  • Ensure daily huddles are conducted.
  • Approve teammate timesheets and paid time off.
  • Build a positive, high-performing culture aligned with company values by using engagement and recognition tools to support teammate engagement and development.
  • Address teammate concerns, resolve conflicts, ensure fair treatment, and promote strong communication between teammates and leaders.
  • Lead recruitment and selection of teammates in partnership with operations leadership; initiate position requisitions, onboard, train, and support new teammates, and ensure new hires are set up for success.
  • Serve as the primary point of communication for clinical support staff; coordinate daily meeting communications and ensure teammates receive important company updates in a timely manner.
  • Serve as the health center’s lead coordinator for client events such as biometric screenings, health fairs, and wellness outreach.
  • Partner with the team on patient engagement strategies to improve participation and outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to communicate with clients, patients, business leaders, and professionals.
  • Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with integrity and commitment.
  • Time management skills and ability to multitask, prioritize work, execute a plan, and meet deadlines.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving workplace.

About the company

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Marathon Health

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Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Moldova

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Marathon Health expanded into Detroit, Kansas City, Raleigh-Durham, Philadelphia, and Baltimore in March 2026.
  • June 2026 Detroit openings added Sterling Heights, Pontiac, and Taylor to the network.
  • The Lantern partnership launched 2026 specialty-care referrals with 53% average savings.

What critics are saying

  • Teamsters Local 135 filed an NLRB contract dispute against Marathon Health on January 14, 2026.
  • Open-access clinic buildouts lock in fixed costs before employer utilization proves economics.
  • Premise Health and Oak Street Health squeeze employer pricing, margins, and contract wins.

What makes Marathon Health unique

  • Marathon Health runs 720 employer-and-union sites across 41 states.
  • It offers same-day primary, mental, chronic, and virtual care nationwide.
  • Its claims-based model reports $1,100 annual savings per engaged member.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

PR Newswire
Oct 7th, 2026
Ambetter Health Solutions and Marathon Health expand access to primary care for members in Indiana and Missouri.

Ambetter Health Solutions and Marathon Health expand access to primary care for members in Indiana and Missouri. Oct 07, 2026, 07:00 ET The new partnership will provide eligible members with $0 primary care visits, lab services, and virtual care beginning in 2027 ST. LOUIS, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), through Ambetter Health Solutions, today announced a new collaboration with Marathon Health, a leading advanced primary care provider, designed to make primary care easier to access for Ambetter members in select counties across Indiana and Missouri. Available through CHOICE Arrangements (formerly ICHRA), eligible members will have access to $0 primary care visits and lab services, along with virtual primary care through Marathon Health. "Strong primary care can help identify health concerns earlier and give Ambetter's CHOICE members the support they need to manage their health over time," said Alan Silver, President of Ambetter Health Solutions. "By combining the flexibility of CHOICE Arrangements with Marathon Health's advanced primary care model, we're making it easier for employers to offer meaningful healthcare access while helping members get the preventive care, chronic condition support and ongoing provider relationships that can improve long-term health outcomes." Marathon Health's advanced primary care model brings together in-person and virtual care with services such as lab testing, chronic condition support, mental health services, and help navigating the healthcare ecosystem. This coordinated approach is designed to provide a simpler member experience and help address health needs before they become severe. By building trust and delivering care earlier, Marathon's model has demonstrated measurable impact among engaged members: 15% fewer emergency room visits and 41% fewer inpatient admissions. "Access to primary care shouldn't be complicated, and it shouldn't come with barriers that make people delay the care they need," said Ryan Jacobs, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Partnerships, Marathon Health. "This collaboration gives Ambetter members in Indiana and Missouri a direct path to the kind of consistent, trusted provider relationships that keep people healthier and out of high-cost care settings." Eligible members will receive information about available services and how to access care prior to the beginning of the 2027 plan year. To learn more about advanced primary care for health plans, visit Marathon Health. About Ambetter Health Solutions Ambetter Health Solutions, Centene Corporation's off-Exchange Marketplace business offering, delivers individual health insurance plans that are compatible with Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA). Available in select states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina, these plans empower individuals to choose the coverage that best fits their needs, helping employers control cost while offering greater choice and flexibility to their workforce. For more information on health benefits and health insurance plans in your state, please visit the state specific link on AmbetterHealth.com. About Marathon Health Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors, as well as health plans, to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work(R), reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health. SOURCE Centene Corporation

Connecting Directors
Aug 12th, 2026
Landmark Funeral Group names Jackie Short Chief Operating Officer.

Landmark Funeral Group names Jackie Short Chief Operating Officer. We believe that every funeral director should have the tools to succeed. With the help of our field-leading partners, we publish daily funeral industry news and provide free tools to help our readers advance their careers and grow their businesses. Our editorial focus on the future, covering impact-conscious funeral care, trends, tech, marketing, and exploring how today's funeral news affects your future. Former Headlands Research COO brings deep multi-site operations experience to Landmark's growing network of funeral homes TOLEDO, OH, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Landmark Funeral Group today announced the appointment of Jackie Short as Chief Operating Officer. Short joins Landmark from Headlands Research, where she served as Chief Operating Officer of the private equity-backed clinical research network operating across the United States and Canada. Throughout her career, she has led multi-site organizations through rapid growth, integration and operational transformation, building the leadership teams, operating models and infrastructure that enable local teams to deliver exceptional care while adapting to change. Short's appointment reflects Landmark's continued investment in the leadership and operational excellence that support its growing network of locally owned and operated funeral homes. As the company expands, Landmark is strengthening the systems and local leadership that allow each funeral home to preserve its legacy while continuing to serve families in the community. "As Landmark continues to grow, we're building an organization that gives our partner funeral homes the leadership, support and resources they need to succeed," said Seb D'Appolonia, President and CEO of Landmark Funeral Group. "Jackie has spent her career leading complex, multi-site organizations while developing strong teams and a culture of operational excellence. Her experience, leadership style and commitment to people make her an outstanding addition to Landmark as we continue investing in the long-term success of our funeral homes." As COO, Short will oversee Landmark's operations across its partner firms, with a focus on developing local leadership, establishing scalable operating models, and strengthening the cultural foundation that connects the network. Her focus will be on giving funeral directors and their teams the resources and operational structure to best serve families, while preserving the autonomy and identity that make each funeral home unique. In addition to her most recent role as COO of Headlands Research, Short's career spans some of healthcare's most operationally demanding environments. Previously, as Vice President of Central Operations at Marathon Health, she guided the merger of Marathon Health and Our Health through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also held regional and division leadership roles at DaVita Kidney Care and Trilogy Health Services, where she specialized in strengthening operations, developing leaders and building scalable operating models across multi-site organizations. "The most important lesson I've learned is that organizations succeed when the people closest to the families they serve are trusted, supported and empowered," said Short. " That's what drew me to Landmark. The company is committed to strengthening community funeral homes while preserving the values and local relationships that make each one unique. I'm excited to help build the operational foundation that allows our funeral professionals to focus on what matters most: serving families." About Landmark Funeral Group Landmark works alongside dedicated funeral professionals who share a commitment to compassionate care, operational excellence and preserving the legacy of community funeral homes. With advanced technology integrations, strategic resources, and thoughtful investment, Landmark helps independent funeral homes grow and thrive while enabling local teams to continue serving families with the care and trust that define the profession. Learn more at www.landmarkfuneralgroup.com.

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Jun 22nd, 2026
Marathon Health adding three health centers in metro Detroit, joining Novi.

Marathon Health adding three health centers in metro Detroit, joining Novi. Indianapolis-based Marathon Health, a provider of advanced primary care for employers and labor organizations across the U.S., is expanding its network in metro Detroit. June 22, 2026 Indianapolis-based Marathon Health, a provider of advanced primary care for employers and labor organizations across the U.S., is expanding its network in metro Detroit. With an existing health center in Novi, the network expansion includes a new location in Sterling Heights, along with a health center each in Pontiac and Taylor. The latter two centers are scheduled to open later this year. The centers offer members "affordable access to primary care, mental health, and preventive services across southeast Michigan." The expansion comes as Michigan communities face increasing barriers to timely primary care driven by provider shortages and rising costs. In practice, Marathon Health provides access to employers, labor unions, and the public sector to advanced primary care without the associated capital investment of traditional onsite clinics. In 2014, based on the vision of their consultant Manquen Vance (a Gallagher company), early adopters of the employer health center concept included the cities of Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Oak Park. The five cities formed a coalition under the Urban Cooperation Act with the idea of improving employee health care services while providing savings to the cities themselves. The coalition, MiLife, located on public land in Madison Heights, was recently joined by Oakland County, UA Local 98, and UA Local 636. The Detroit network health centers will include same or next-day access to primary care, mental health, chronic disease management, physical therapy, and more "with low out-of-pocket costs." The network states it will expand over time, adding more health centers and new services. With Marathon, plan sponsors pay a monthly fee to provide employees and their families with direct access to health centers as part of their benefits, alongside traditional health insurance. The model emphasizes longer visits, preventive care, and integrated services to avoid unnecessary emergency department visits or specialist referrals. In a recent claims-based study, Marathon reports average annual savings of $1,100 per engaged member. "We are excited to expand in the Detroit region and partner with local organizations to improve access to health care and wellness services," says Chris Pricco, CEO of Marathon Health. "We're especially grateful to our early Detroit-area partners - Oakland County, Local 98, Local 636, and MiLife - whose collaboration helped build momentum for this expansion. "This growth highlights the increasing interest in health care models that deliver better outcomes at lower costs compared to traditional insurance-driven systems. It's a win-win for everyone, especially as communities across the U.S. continue to face health care workforce shortages and rising costs." Marathon Health states it has provided advanced primary care to more than 3 million eligible members nationwide. Founded in 2001, Marathon's footprint has expanded to more than 1,600 providers at 720 health centers in 41 states, with virtual care access available nationwide. The advanced primary care network includes more than 100 health centers nationwide. "Oakland County is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families, and access to high-quality, affordable health care is a critical part of that commitment," says Dave Coulter, Oakland County Executive. "Our partnership with Marathon Health helps bring primary care, mental health services, and preventive care closer and more accessible to our employees. We're proud to be part of an innovative approach that prioritizes healthier communities while helping address the growing challenges in health care access across Southeast Michigan."

Associated Press
Jun 18th, 2026
Marathon Health and Lantern partner to cut specialty care costs with integrated model

Marathon Health and Lantern have partnered to integrate primary and specialty care for employers and labour organisations, aiming to reduce specialty care costs. The collaboration connects Marathon's primary care model with Lantern's specialty care platform, allowing Marathon clients to purchase Lantern services directly. A pilot programme focusing on orthopaedic and surgical care showed a 37%-100% increase in Lantern referrals, a 47% rise in completed or avoided surgeries, and 53% average savings compared to network rates. Marathon providers will identify patients needing specialists and initiate referrals, whilst Lantern Care Advocates guide members through specialist selection and coordination. The integrated solution launches this year for shared customers, initially targeting orthopaedic surgery, a major employer cost driver.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Apr 6th, 2026
Webinar to discuss supporting employee well-being in schools.

Webinar to discuss supporting employee well-being in schools. April 6th, 2026 Join the Wellness Council of Indiana and its partner, Marathon Health, on April 16 for a live panel discussion exploring how K-12 schools and districts are supporting employee well-being and strengthening their workforce. As school systems navigate rising healthcare costs, workforce shortages and increasing demands on educators and staff, many districts are exploring new strategies to better support employee health and well-being. From wellness initiatives and benefit design to expanded healthcare access models, including onsite and near-site clinics, schools are evaluating a range of approaches to improve workforce health and stability. Panelists will discuss: - How their school district approaches employee well-being and workforce support. - Strategies schools are using to improve access to care and employee health resources. - Considerations when evaluating new benefits, wellness initiatives or healthcare access models. - Leadership and board-level considerations when introducing new initiatives. - Lessons learned and advice for other schools exploring new approaches. Marathon Health experts also will provide context around emerging trends in workforce health. This session is ideal for superintendents, school business officials, HR leaders, benefits administrators and school board members exploring strategies to support employee well-being.