Lead Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Leadership Role

Provides leadership, expertise, support, and training to Medical Assistants and Ambulatory Care Assistants. Performs basic nursing skills, and / or serves under the direction and supervision of the practice physician and / or registered nursing staff.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education, Certification, and / or Licensure :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education, Certification, and / or Licensure :

Core Duties and Responsibilities :

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for physician visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs.

2. Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies.

3. Assists with and / or performs exams, tests, and procedures.

4. Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed.

5. Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures.

6. Educates patients on follow up expectations.

7. Maintains quality control testing logs as required.

8. Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.

9. Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

10. Serves as main point of contact for back office and clinical staff.

11. Provides direction and guidance to staff M.A.'s and ACA's.

12. Serves as the primary training facilitator for onboarding new M.A.'s and ACA's.

13. Provides supervision to staff in absence of Supervisor / Manager.

14. Assists in scheduling of staff.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities :