Medical Assistant Lead

Lovelace Health System•Albuquerque, NM

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, HOPD Administration, Certified Medical Assistant Lead in Albuquerque, NM. The company fosters a People-First environment, offering career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources to support wellness, education, and financial well-being. They prioritize employee well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture. The organization leverages advanced technology to support its team and enhance patient care. The New Mexico Heart Institute boasts over 30 years of diagnostic, interventional, and preventive cardiovascular expertise, with a team of over 50 providers utilizing state-of-the-art technology to offer the latest treatment options for various heart and vascular conditions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution.
National certification required from one of the following certifying bodies: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and proof of current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and proof of current certification from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and proof of current certification from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT); AND.
3 years’ experience in a Medical Assistant position.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role, and prior to providing direct patient care, if required, maintain training in venipuncture.

Nice To Haves

2 years’ Lead or Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Leads and oversees the daily duties of assigned staff within a designated department.
Provides guidance and training to assigned staff responsible for clinical duties to include rooming and triage of patients, discharge, and scheduling, processing orders, obtaining prior authorizations, and completing assigned work queues.
Works directly with the manager to improve and develop processes.
Performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within the assigned area.
Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty.
Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.