Lead Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Medical Assistant certification as required in the state where you are applying.
• Ability to work approximately 24 hours per week during the available 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and 4:00 PM–9:00 PM shift windows.
• Availability to work every other weekend.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and professionally support care staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Compassionate approach to client care.
• Ability to solve problems, follow instructions, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Comfort organizing schedules and delegating assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers.
• Knowledge of basic medical and personal-care support tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, assist with transfers, and handle care equipment.
• Ability to lift 50–100 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing hands-on care to elderly individuals or people living with disabilities in a home-care, facility, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Dementia-care experience is preferred.
• Leadership or team-lead experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care, dementia support, and medical assistant duties according to client care plans.
• Lead and support facility caregivers through guidance, coaching, and issue resolution.
• Assist in monitoring each client’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
• Promptly report significant changes in client condition to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates as needed.
• Promote client safety by identifying hazards and escalating concerns.
• Uphold HIPAA, confidentiality, and infection-control standards.
• Represent Elara Caring professionally, courteously, and compassionately.
• Attend required training and participate in skill-development opportunities.
• Support the implementation of policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and staff information at all times.
• Perform additional duties or assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance