Lead Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Froedtert • Wauwatosa, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional who is an essential member of the patient-centered health care team. This individual is responsible for assisting the manager/supervisor with daily operations, which include staff assignments and acting as a resource for the patients, providers and support staff in the absence of the manager/supervisor. The Lead MA can also be responsible for assisting with new employee on-boarding and orientation as well as ongoing training for all medical assistants. This individual will act as a liaison to the manager/supervisor regarding issues resolution. The Lead MA will also be expected to perform all tasks of a MA and MA Senior.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience as medical assistant or in the field of the credential held is required.
• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• One of the following is required: Military Medic/Corpsman training (must also obtain one of the certifications or licenses below within 6 months of hire), Credentialed in ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals, CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant through the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), Certified Paramedic, Advanced EMT, OR Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program and current active LPN license. If hired as a Lead prior to 1/1/26, have 6 months to obtain one of the certifications/licenses listed above.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Providers (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in designated specialty and/or other ambulatory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• assisting the manager/supervisor with daily operations
• staff assignments
• acting as a resource for the patients, providers and support staff in the absence of the manager/supervisor
• assisting with new employee on-boarding and orientation
• ongoing training for all medical assistants
• act as a liaison to the manager/supervisor regarding issues resolution
• perform all tasks of a MA and MA Senior

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees