Medical Assistant Lead
About The Position
The Medical Assistant, Lead supports myPlace Health PACE participants by providing safe, high-quality clinical and administrative assistance in a center-based setting. The role performs intake, prepares participants for visits, completes ordered clinical tasks within scope, supports clinic operations, and documents accurately in the EMR while collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The Lead works under minimal supervision, handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. The role uses comprehensive subject-matter knowledge and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. For this safety-sensitive position, the employee may need to pass applicable physical or medical screening, which may include a medical questionnaire, verification of vaccination status, and/or a Tuberculosis screening test.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant (MA) certification or license.
- The position may require successful completion of applicable physical or medical screening, including a medical questionnaire, vaccination-status verification, and/or a Tuberculosis screening test.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
- 4 to 6 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in exam rooms by interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording weight, blood pressure, and temperature.
- Draw blood and give injections.
- Document patient information and ensure it is complete prior to the exam.
- Ensure exam rooms are clean and well stocked.
- Sterilize and clean medical equipment and perform equipment checks.
- Perform assigned office duties and administrative tasks.
- Handle complex issues and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
Benefits
- Annual employee bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 11 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Employee recognition program.
- Wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
