Medical Assistant Lead

myPlace Health • Compton, CA

6d • Onsite

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 position works under minimal supervision, handles complex issues and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification or license is required.
• The role may require successfully passing applicable physical/medical screening, including a medical questionnaire, verification of vaccination status, and/or a Tuberculosis screening test.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Four to six 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 examination.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and well stocked.
• Sterilize, clean, and perform checks on medical equipment.
• Perform office duties and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Handle complex issues and refer 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 coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus one additional floating holiday
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee recognition program
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed