Lead Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Tampa, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant 4 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 4 assumes ownership and leads advanced and highly specialized administrative, operational, and customer support duties that require independent initiative and judgment. The Medical Assistant 4 performs clinical tasks. These duties include discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs. They also include medication and vaccine administration, as well as phlebotomy and collecting specimens. Additionally, they involve performing diagnostic screening tests and sterilizing and cleaning equipment. Furthermore, they involve maintaining examination rooms and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborate closely 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/or external vendors. These priorities include coordinating work activities and monitoring progress towards schedules/goals. Often, this role oversees the work of others and/or is the primary administrative owner of a main process, program, product, or technology. Works within broad guidelines with little oversight. The Medical Assistant 4 possesses advanced skills and knowledge, contributes to process improvement, delivers in-depth education/training, 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
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

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 closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Deliver direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows.
• Coordinate work activities and monitor progress towards schedules/goals.
• Contribute to process improvement.
• Deliver in-depth education/training.
• Provide advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 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