Lead Medical Assistant

Humana Inc; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lead Medical Assistant, where you will be the first point of contact for patient care, responsible for both clinical and administrative duties. This role involves working closely with physicians and nurses, ensuring high-quality patient care while also teaching and supporting other medical staff. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience in back-office direct patient care.
• Experience teaching and coaching other Medical Assistants.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties including taking vital signs and discussing symptoms.
• Collaborate with Physicians and Nurses in patient care.
• Lead administrative duties and monitoring work activities.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Phlebotomy

Education

Applicable State licensure in field of study (RMA/CMA)

Current CPR certification

Active Medical Assistant Certification from recognized associations

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Profile

Medical Assistant 4

Job Level

Representative 4

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Lead Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Lead Medical Assistant assumes ownership and leads advanced and highly specialized administrative/operational/customer support duties that require independent initiative and judgment.

The Lead Medical Assistant performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are regarding the daily priorities for an administrative work group and/or external vendors including coordinating work activities and monitoring progress towards schedules/goals, and often oversees work of others and/or is the primary administrative owner of a main process, program, product or technology. Works within broad guidelines with little oversight.

Use your skills to make an impact

** Please attach a copy of your resume**

Required Qualifications:

• 2 plus years of Medical Assistant experience in 'back-office' direct patient care

• 2 plus years of Experience teaching, training and coaching other Medical Assistants

• Applicable State licensure in field of study (RMA/ CMA)

• Current CPR certification

• Phlebotomy experience

• Must be a team player with excellent communication skills

• Experience in a fast pace/high volume environment

• Experience with MS Outlook

• Basic Computer knowledge

• Must have an Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registration from the following: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association, American Registry of Medical Assistants, National Association for Health Professionals, and/or American Medical Technologist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

• Experience with HEDIS

Additional Information:

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Alert:

Humana values personal identify protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent [e-mail] instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$44,900 - $60,200 per year

Referral Bonus Information

This requisition is not eligible for a referral bonus.

About us

About Conviva Senior Primary Care: Conviva Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. As part of CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Conviva’s innovative, value-based approach means each patient gets the best care, when needed most, and for the lowest cost. We go beyond physical health – addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and financial needs that can impact our patients' well-being.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.