Lead Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Fort Worth, 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 responsibilities include discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs. They also include medication and vaccine administration, and phlebotomy and collecting specimens. Additionally, they involve performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. Finally, they include 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 involve coordinating work activities and monitoring progress towards schedules/goals. Additionally, the role often oversees the work of others and is the primary administrative owner of a main process, program, product, or technology. The Lead Medical Assistant has advanced knowledge, contributes to process improvement, delivers in-depth education, and provides 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
• Must be screened for TB as part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program

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 and obtaining vital signs
• Medication and vaccine administration
• Phlebotomy and collecting specimens
• Performing 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 what active certification allows
• Coordinate work activities and monitoring progress towards schedules/goals
• Oversee the work of others
• Contribute to process improvement
• Deliver in-depth education
• Provide advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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