Family Medicine Lead Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Lead Medical Assistant is required to perform all duties of the Medical Assistant and functions as the resource person. Also, the lead MA acts as a liaison between management and staff. Compensation Pay Range: $24.39 - $32.83 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the medical assistant role 2. Complies with personnel policies 3. Assist with weekly MA schedules, reorganize as needed on a daily basis for call outs 4. Assists in yearly evaluations (gives feedback, helps with chart reviews) 5. Precepts new employees 6. Review and explain new workflows to all MA staff (continue to monitor staff on newly implemented workflows/policies) 7. Bring issues, questions, or concerns to nursing supervisor 8. Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings, including super user, DM/HTN and others as needed 9. Attends workflow meetings as needed 10. Performs 3-5 quarterly chart reviews on each MA 11. Manages daily MA scheduled related to sick calls or rearrangements as necessary 12. Holds monthly MA meeting to inform of policy/workflow changes and updates 13. Facilitates new hire training for Glooko; CGMs; autoclave and sonic; floor duties and how to perform them
Requirements
- Minimum Education - Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of certified medical assistant program required
- Minimum Work Experience Minimum 1-2 years as a Lead Medical Assistant
- Required License/Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support Medical Assistant Certification required
- Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precaution to establish safe work environment. Skilled in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skilled in taking vital signs. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and English grammar. Excellent keyboard and computer skills, including electronic medical records, patient registration/billing system. Excellent organizational skills. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical and other staff. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly. Able to both lead and take direction.
- Mon - Fri variable hours, one weekend shift per month, one holiday per year, one flu clinic every fall
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
- INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the medical assistant role
- Complies with personnel policies
- Assist with weekly MA schedules, reorganize as needed on a daily basis for call outs
- Assists in yearly evaluations (gives feedback, helps with chart reviews)
- Precepts new employees
- Review and explain new workflows to all MA staff (continue to monitor staff on newly implemented workflows/policies)
- Bring issues, questions, or concerns to nursing supervisor
- Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings, including super user, DM/HTN and others as needed
- Attends workflow meetings as needed
- Performs 3-5 quarterly chart reviews on each MA
- Manages daily MA scheduled related to sick calls or rearrangements as necessary
- Holds monthly MA meeting to inform of policy/workflow changes and updates
- Facilitates new hire training for Glooko; CGMs; autoclave and sonic; floor duties and how to perform them
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
