Clinical Office Supervisor, MA

Summit Health Management; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a Clinical Office Supervisor, CMA to oversee daily operations and staff in a busy clinical setting. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination of scheduling, and ensuring high-quality patient care under the Department Manager.

Ideal candidates hold CMA certification with EMT/Paramedic license and BLS, plus 2–4 years of related experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related work experience required, 5-8 years preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant and/or EMT/Paramedic license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day supervision in a clinical office.
• Serve as role model and coach for staff.
• Coordinate daily operations to ensure quality patient care.
• Communicate policies and procedures clearly to staff.
• Maintain staff competency and ongoing education programs.
• Assist in hiring, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

EMT/Paramedic license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Practice Management System

EHR/PMS integration

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Clinical Office Supervisor, CMA

Grade: 30

Department: Varies

Supervisor/Reports to: Department Manager

Exempt or Non-Exempt (FLSA): Exempt

Written/Revised Date: January 2021

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Position Summary: The CMA Office Supervisor, under the supervision of the Department Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating daily operations to ensure quality patient care and be the liaison between the Physician and staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides leadership and support in day-to-day operations within the clinical setting along with the Department Manager.


• Serves as a role model and consultant for staff.


• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions, problem solve, delegate, and assure high quality and efficiency of staff.


• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.


• In collaboration with the Department Manager, ensures policies and procedures are properly communicated and adhered to.


• Ensures staff members are competent in emergency protocol and procedures.


• Completes and populates Physician and staff monthly schedules.


• Manages staff PTO requests.


• Identifies staffing needs in advance, assists in utilizing resources effectively.


• Monitors and controls overtime use.


• Coordinates and assists with training, monitoring, and evaluation of staff.


• Plans and assists in the hiring and orientation of new office staff.


• In collaboration with Clinical Coordinator/ Department Manager, evaluates clinical staff according to SUMMIT policy and provides ongoing feedback.


• Conducts an annual performance evaluation including obtaining physician input on each staff member of the department.


• Works with Department Manager to implement and create action plans for SUMMIT clinical quality improvement process at the department level.


• Monitors all Quality dashboards.


• Monitors departmental compliance with all applicable standards (OSHA, HIPPA, Occurrence Reporting); reports compliance concerns; ensures utilization of resources for resolution of issues.


• In collaboration with other teams, advances the department’s technology including the use of the information technology and the implementation and appropriate use of the Electronic Medical Record, Practice Management System, Departmental /Ancillary systems.


• Serves as liaison between Care Management and Care Coordination in support of Meaningful Use which includes but not limited to; Documentation of Information obtained during visit, Vitals, Smoking, Demographic, Patient Outreach, 21-day overdue work list, Pre-visit Planning, Outreach for Screening, Referral Tracking, Clinical Summaries and patient education material as well as Patient Portal communications.


• Works with the physician department chair to ensure efficient office operations.


• Makes adjustments in workflow as necessary to ensure overall smooth functioning of the department and compliance of SUMMIT policies.


• Communicates with physicians on regular basis to ensure seamless flow of communications.


• Functions as a resource for the department to manage patient issues and concerns; reports back to Providers and Department Manager.


• Maintains and expands staff competencies, as well as implementing ongoing internal education programs and encouraging participation in outside continuing education.


• Increases operational efficiency in departments through cross training of personnel.


• Supports any/all Career Ladder opportunities to bring staff to their highest potential.


• In collaboration with Department Manager implements customer service action plans.


• Holds monthly staff meetings; communicates pertinent SUMMIT initiatives and information to staff.


• Attends Department Manager’s meetings.


• All other duties as assigned.

General Job Functions

• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SUMMIT policy.


• Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.


• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines.


• Accurately labels specimens.


• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.


• Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).


• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.


• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.


• Maintains efficient patient flow.


• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.


• Administers injections according to appropriate protocol.


• Documents injections accurately in EHR.


• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and documents in EHR.


• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.


• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.


• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.


• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.


• Documents appropriately in EHR.


• Reviews and updates medication list in EHR.


• Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.


• Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.


• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.


• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.


• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.


• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.


• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.


• Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.


• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.


• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.


• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

Physical Job Requirements

• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.


• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.


• Dexterity of hands and fingers.


• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks

• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements

• 2-4 Years related work experience required, 5-8 Years preferred Certified Medical Assistant, Oregon State EMT or Paramedic license required Basic Life Support (BLS), required Valid Driver’s license and Auto Insurance, required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as required by department need Worked directly Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills Knowledge of current nursing practices and protocols Ability to lead and manage a team with Physicians, required Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment, EHR, PMS Patient care equipment Departmental/Ancillary systems as appropriate Travel: Travel to satellite locations for meetings.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $59,300.00 - $74,100.00 Annual The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives\\’ of our team members and their families.

Benefits

• Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship