Lead Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Arlington, TX

1d • $48,300 - $65,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative tasks in addition to patient care. The Lead Medical Assistant assumes ownership and leads advanced and specialized administrative, operational, and customer support responsibilities that require independent initiative and judgment.
The Lead Medical Assistant performs clinical responsibilities. These tasks include discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, and medication/vaccine administration. Additionally, they perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, and conduct diagnostic screening tests. The Assistant is also responsible for sterilizing and cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Deliver direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are regarding the daily priorities for an administrative work group and external vendors. These decisions include coordinating work activities and monitoring progress towards schedules/goals. Additionally, they may be the primary administrative owner of a main process, program, product, or technology. The Lead Medical Assistant has advanced knowledge and contributes to process improvement. They deliver in-depth education and provide advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered
• Phlebotomy Experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• 3+ years MA Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certified
• TB screening program participation

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years MA experience in PCO center
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Responsibilities

• Discussing symptoms
• Obtaining vital signs
• Medication/vaccine administration
• Phlebotomy
• Collecting specimens
• Conducting diagnostic screening tests
• Sterilizing and cleaning equipment
• Maintaining examination rooms
• Documenting information into the electronic medical records system
• Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
• Deliver direct patient care dependent on active certification
• Making decisions regarding daily priorities for an administrative work group and external vendors
• Coordinating work activities and monitoring progress towards schedules/goals
• Providing in-depth education and advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Bonus incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED