On-Site Lead Medical Assistant

Prime Occupational Medicine•Port Arthur, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Onsite Lead Medical Assistant, under the guidance of the Coordinator, Manager, and/or Director, will assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care during clinic and on-site hours. This role acts as a liaison between the on-site coordinator/manager/director and the staff. The position is responsible for the training of new staff and yearly certification, recognizing ethical and legal responsibilities. The Lead Medical Assistant performs a variety of on-site clinical procedures and administrative duties, including supervisory duties in the absence of the direct supervisor and staff as assigned. They keep their supervisor apprised of personnel issues.

Requirements

5 years of experience in a clinic or on-site setting
Professionalism
Confidentiality
Excellence communication skills
Maintaining client and staff confidentiality
Must be able to pass a DISA Drug Screen and Background check
Must have reliable transportation
Reliability
Patience and compassion
Stress Management
Teamwork
Working independently
Working quickly and accurately
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Medical Assistant Certification required
Minimum of five years of experience in a medical clinic
Knowledgeable of and maintains HIPAA standards of privacy and confidentiality
Excellence communication skills
Phlebotomy certification

Responsibilities

Provide information, services, and assistance to clients and patients in an on-site setting and a PRIME clinic.
Provide backup support to the medical assistant team, which includes all functions of a medical assistant.
Assist with on-site scheduling, problem-solving, patient wait times, and other areas of concern to increase efficient and quality services.
Review charts, lab test results, and required forms for completeness and to assess follow-up as needed.
Prepare clients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; drug & alcohol screening, audiograms, EKG's, pulmonary function test, respirator fit test; and reporting patient history summary.
Assist in injury care when at a PRIME clinic.
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records within our electronic system.
Oversee medical supplies inventory and perform preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating, including sterilization of medical instruments and supplies are ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Work collaboratively with the clinic coordinator/manager and staff on programs to improve client outcomes.
Take on-call on a rotating basis and provide services on-site and clinical after hours.
Assist with setting up and breaking down the on-site.
Drive and maintain on-site vehicles.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Assist with performance reviews.
May be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
Ensure attendance and punctuality.
Drive over 500 miles weekly when needed using your own vehicle.
Work at various on-site locations and travel to out-of-state locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.