Lead Medical Assistant
About The Position
This position will be assisting our Northern New Jersey locations. Keys to success include being passionate about patient care, problem-solving, open to learning new skills, not afraid of a high-paced environment, and being a team player. The role involves functioning as a strong, experienced Medical Assistant providing direct patient care, with a clinical focus covering both pain and vein, though clinical/administrative tasks are predominantly pain-related. Additional leadership and administrative duties include staff training, inventory management, assisting with compliance upkeep, and leading team meetings. The position also requires providing coverage and operational support across locations as needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- EMR systems (1 year preferred)
- Vital signs (1 year preferred)
- Fully bilingual - English and Spanish preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functioning as a strong, experienced Medical Assistant providing direct patient care (the clinical focus will cover both pain and vein, though clinical/administrative tasks are predominantly pain-related).
- Handling additional leadership and administrative duties, including staff training, inventory management, assisting with compliance upkeep, and leading team meetings.
- Providing coverage and operational support across locations as needed.
- Triage patients through the patient flow process, and ensure a smooth experience.
- Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of clinical equipment, promptly escalating issues to the supervisor.
- Check schedules and accompany patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, and exam preparation.
- Maintain a sterile environment, ensuring adherence to standard infection control precautions.
- Prepare exam rooms before patient visits, clean rooms and instruments, and restock supplies between patients.
- Fulfill patient care responsibilities, including taking vital signs, updating patient history, and assisting providers in the exam room. Input patient data into the practice management system.
- Fulfill clerical responsibilities, such as sending/receiving/scanning medical records, obtaining diagnostic reports and managing the charting process.
- Regularly check dated materials and medications for expiration dates and discard expired items.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance (Dental and Vision)
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid lunch break
- Bonuses
- Three days off per week (varies depending on the location schedule)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
