Practice Lead (Outpatient) (Clinical), Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region. Job Summary: In partnership with the Practice Manager or Administrator, helps to oversee the daily operations of 1 medical practice with 1-3 providers, including personnel, financial, clerical, housekeeping, and maintenance and purchasing functions.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Five years' technical experience: Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), American Medical Technologist (RMA), California Certifying Board of Medical Assistant (CCMA), Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute (National Certifying Board of Medical Assistants or NCMA) partnered with Nation center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience: Required
Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Medical Assistant - NCCT (NCCT) or Certified Medical Assistant- NHA (CMA-NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or American Medical Tech Board MA (MA-AMT) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
All associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Must acknowledge and understand E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
Five years' technical experience
Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP
Phlebotomy certificate

Responsibilities

Supports and performs certified medical assistant back office functions as needed.
Helps to oversee and give guidance to the operations of the assigned clinic/s.
Ensures clinics are operated in accordance with regulatory requirements and AHPS policies and procedures.
Communicates operational opportunities and best practices to the Practice Manager or Administrator.
Works with the Practice Manager or Administrator to ensure that the appropriate revenue management policies, procedures and systems are in place to allow for billing and collection effectiveness.
Utilizes the appropriate performance reporting structures, to include performance scorecards, operations and financial reporting (such as performance ratio analysis, and other region and/or clinic specific metrics).
Exercises independent judgment in training, coaching, overseeing assigned staff.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.