Medical Assistant Lead

Salud Family Health•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. Salud strives to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care, serving all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. The Medical Assistant Lead is a full-time position responsible for supervising the patient care team, performing medical support duties that optimize the patient experience. Additionally, the Lead will mentor and train staff, motivate, and enable their assigned area to deliver the most effective and efficient patient care. The Lead approaches their duties in a team-based fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. The medical practice is described as lively, treating patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (or required to complete certification/registration testing within 3 months of hire and be certified within 6 months of hire, maintaining certification throughout employment)

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program, a minimum of 6 months in length, preferred
Five years of experience working as a medical assistant preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise the patient care team performing medical support duties that optimize the patient experience
Mentor and train staff
Motivate and enable their assigned area to deliver the most effective and efficient patient care
Approach duties in a team-based fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change
Welcome patients as the first step in treatment prior to seeing the Doctor, NP, or PA
Determine the nature of the patient’s visit and obtain vitals
Provide thorough and concise chart documentation for clear necessary communication
Maintain a clean and organized environment for both patients and staff

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
Low employee premiums
$25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
Low deductibles and co-insurance
Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
Dental PPO plan
Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
Vision
Generous vacation accrual
10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month, no matching required)
403b Retirement savings plan (pre-tax or after-tax Roth contributions)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program