Medical Assistant Lead - Fenton Family Medicine

Esse Health•Fenton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Esse Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant Lead for their Fenton Family Medicine office. This role involves guiding other Medical Assistants, performing back-office functions, assisting providers with patient care, and accurately documenting patient information in the electronic health record (NextGen). The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong focus on patient comfort and satisfaction.

Requirements

Formal training indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program
CPR Certification
PC/Windows proficiency
Willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction
Ability to communicate effectively and to work compatibly with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting
Medical coding familiarity

Responsibilities

Guide other Medical Assistants in their daily responsibilities
Provide training to Medical Assistants
Communicate procedural and policy updates to Medical Assistants
Act as a liaison between the department and the Office Manager
Perform back office functions
Assist the provider in the interviewing, examination and treatment of patients
Measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height
Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen)
Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team