Lead Medical Assistant

HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO•New Richmond, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistants are an essential part of our team and make a real difference in people’s lives. They fulfill patient care duties and administrative tasks, liaising between patients and physicians. This role involves assisting the manager in coordinating clinical staff and work assignments, training new clinical staff, and potentially overseeing daily office operations in the absence of leadership. The Lead Medical Assistant also acts as a Superuser for Electronic Medical Records, facilitating training and support for new clinicians and staff. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining pre-visit information, assisting providers in clinical procedures, performing clinical tasks, and maintaining exam rooms.

Requirements

Completion of an MA program required
CMA/RMA required
3-5 years of MA experience required
Active BLS required
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

Assists manager in coordinating clinical staff and work assignments for coverage.
Trains new clinical staff and may assume responsibility of daily office operations in the absence of the Practice Coordinator or Practice Manager.
Willingly provides coverage or finds alternative coverage in the event of vacations or open positions.
Delegates tasks as necessary to provide balance and avoid uneven distribution of work in the office.
Manages Orders Management.
Trained as and acts as Superuser for Electronic Medical records.
Facilitates training and support of new clinicians and staff.
Rooms patients and obtains pre-visit information in a timely and accurate manner.
Is trained in the operation of standard office equipment and medical office software.
Provides proper care and maintenance of medical equipment and instruments.
Competently assists providers in clinical procedures and performs clinical tasks as needed.
Prepares and maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms.