Medical Assistant Lead

Pediatric Associates • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant Lead is responsible for assisting the Practice Manager in overseeing daily clinical operations for small to medium sized offices of less than 4.5 clinicians and less than 6 Medical Assistants. Ensures Medical Assistants perform quality team-based patient care under the direct supervision of clinicians for both clinical and administrative functions to promote health and wellness in a safe and friendly environment. Supports clinicians and care management teams in the maintenance of chronic disease management, examination, and treatment of pediatric patient population. Specialty trained as applicable.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma required.
• Medical foreign doctors must have a Bachelor of Science degree in General Medicine from a regionally accredited university or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of Medical Assistant experience in a healthcare setting required.
• 2 years as a PA Medical Assistant preferred.
• MA Diploma/Certification required or a minimum of 3 years of MA experience will be commensurate with Diploma/Certification requirement.
• MA Certification preferred.
• Active BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead and influence change with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and immunization.
• Knowledge of medical safety practices and standards.
• Proficiency in electronic health recordkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports practice manager and PA management in the training, development and competency evaluation of the Medical Assistant staff.
• Monitors patient visit time and experience, office, staff compliance to organization's infection prevention program, medication management, vaccine cold chain handling and storage.
• Ensures appropriate stock levels of clinical supplies.
• May assume all clinical administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Practice Manager.
• Maintains high quality patient experience, welcomes patients, ensures a safe patient environment, office and exam room cleanliness.
• Performs and documents patient's intake vitals including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
• Interviews patient based on age appropriateness and/or specialty needs with accurate documentation.
• Obtains necessary medical records, consultation notes, hospital inpatient and/or ED discharge records, diagnostic and laboratory results for clinician review.
• Prepares patient for clinician examination, ensures clinician orders performed and accurately documented.
• Performs with clinician supervision and assists clinicians in necessary age-appropriate procedures.
• Performs and documents vaccine and medication reconciliation with patient and state registry.
• Ensures and adheres to vaccine cold chain management.
• Completes patient follow up and tasks assigned to meet patient needs.
• Proficient in lab services including phlebotomy, lab sample collection, quality controls, proper lab processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED