Lead Certified Medical Assistant

Ascension•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in support of physician practice operations. Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates. Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties with staff. Assign, monitor and review progress of work. Monitor and report compliance with policies and/or procedures. Oversee and evaluate orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance. Inventory clinical supplies and place supply orders to maintain desired levels. Receive and organize the handling of medication samples. Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Association for Health Professionals obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Healthcare Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in support of physician practice operations.
Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties with staff.
Assign, monitor and review progress of work. Monitor and report compliance with policies and/or procedures.
Oversee and evaluate orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
Inventory clinical supplies and place supply orders to maintain desired levels. Receive and organize the handling of medication samples.