Summary
Were hiring a Lead Medical Assistant to manage a team of MAs and drive day-to-day company operations. This desk-based, on-site role blends people leadership with hands-on execution : building protocols and workflows, optimizing EHR processes across multiple systems, and co-developing new projects with the CEO, CTO, and Head of AI to scale efficient, patient-centered care.
What youll do
Leadership & Operations
- Lead, schedule, and coach a team of Medical Assistants; provide feedback, 1 : 1s, and skills development.
- Be available to the Medical Assistants to answer questions.
- Build and maintain standard workflows for eligibility checks, scheduling, prior auths, refills, referrals, and documentation.
- Conduct quality audits (documentation accuracy, turnaround times, compliance) and drive corrective actions.
- Partner with leadership to define KPIs (message turnaround, prior-auth cycle time, denial rate, no-show reduction) and publish dashboards.
Workflow & Process Design
Design, pilot, and iterate task workflowsMap current vs. future state protocolsDevelop job aids for the medical assistants to refer back toCoordinate cross-functional rollouts (training plans, change logs, success metrics).Innovation & New Projects (with CEO / CTO / Head of AI)
Conceptualize and scope new operational projects (automation opportunities, workflow tooling, data / reporting).Evaluate and help implement AI-enabled or tech-forward processes (within policy and privacy guardrails).Gather user feedback from medical assistants and improve workflows.Hands-on Desk-Based MA Work (as needed)
Eligibility / benefits verificationSchedulingPrior authorizations (meds / diagnostics / procedures)Medication refills.Chart prep / pre-visit planningData aggregationRequired experience
Team leadership of MAs or similar clinical support roles (scheduling, training, performance feedback).Building protocols / SOPs and workflows; running small operational pilots or projects.Direct experience with : eligibility checks, appointment scheduling, prior auths (meds, diagnostics, procedures), medication refills, data aggregation / reporting, and chart prep.Technology requirements (must be proficient)
Productivity & collaboration : Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Drive / Docs / Sheets, Zoom, Slack.EHRs : hands-on use of multiple systems, including eClinicalWorks (eCW), Harris CareTracker, athenaOne, Cerner, and Epic; comfortable switching devices (desktop / laptop / tablet).Minimum qualifications
High School Diploma / GED and Medical Assistant certificate / diploma (or equivalent documented training).13 years related MA experience (ambulatory). 2+ years with leadership / training responsibilities preferred.Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.Skills & competencies
Quick learner with systems agility; enjoys frequent change and problem-solving.Clear, compassionate communicator; strong writing and documentation accuracy.Project mindset : scoping, milestones, stakeholder updates, and post-launch review.Data-curious : able to pull lists, monitor KPIs, and act on trends.HIPAA / PHI discretion; reliable follow-through; collaborative and solution-oriented.