Lead Medical Assistant

Daniel J. Leeman, MD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel J. Leeman, MD seeks an ENT Medical Assistant to advance CMA certification while performing MA duties in a hands-on role. You will support the team, prepare patients, take vitals, and help with procedures under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting information in the EMR, coordinating surgeries, stocking exam rooms, and assisting with post-op follow-up to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be CMA-eligible or actively pursuing CMA certification.
• Hands-on MA duties with attention to policies and procedures.
• Strong critical thinking and patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead MAs to clinical excellence.
• Perform vital signs and basic clinical tasks (BP, pulse, temp, injections).
• Prepare patients for visits: escort to exam room, obtain vitals, history & meds.
• Document information in the EMR.
• Prepare exam rooms for visits and procedures.
• Assist doctor with visits and procedures.
• Coordinate surgeries (pre-certifications, scheduling, clearance).
• Verify surgeries and insurance eligibility prior to procedures.
• Order medical supplies and stock exam rooms/surgery area.
• Arrange diagnostic studies (CT, MRI, SNAP tests).
• Follow up with post-op patients daily.
• Sterilize and clean instruments and equipment.
• Complete patient-related forms.
• Coordinate lab and pathology requisitions and pickups.
• Return patient calls and refill requests.
• Keep physician on schedule and manage patient flow.
• Assist Doctor and Practice Administrator as needed.

Skills

CMA certification

Clinical skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Surgical coordination

Patient prep

Injections

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Description

ENT Medical Assistant Job Description

We are looking for someone who is ready to take their CMA certification to the next level! As a CMA you are comfortable and confident in MA duties. This role will be hands-on, helping the team, and paying attention to details of policies and procedures. You will have strong critical thinking skills to understand expectations and meet them by being prepared. You will develop alongside a dedicated team, making a positive impact on our patient experience and their quality of care. You will find rewarding work by joining a team that has as much compassion as you!

Essential Position Functions

• Lead MA's to clinical excellence.
• Possess general and advanced medical assisting clinical skills (BP, pulse, temp, injections, etc.).
• Prepare patients for their visit with the doctor (show to the exam room, obtain vitals, history & medication information).
• Document all required information in patient charts, utilizing the EMR software.
• Prepare all exam rooms for office visits and/or procedures.
• Assist doctor with all patient visits and procedures, as required.
• Coordinate all patient surgeries (pre-certifications, scheduling, medical clearance from PCP, documentation to facility, etc.).
• Verify all surgeries one week prior to all scheduled procedures (verify insurance eligibility, confirm authorization, facility, patient ready, etc.).
• Assist in ordering medical supplies.
• Stock all exam rooms and surgery suite (ENT only).
• Arrange for patient diagnostic studies (CT’s, MRI’s, SNAP tests, etc.).
• Follow-up with all post-op patients daily.
• Sterilize and clean all instruments and equipment.
• Complete patient related forms.
• Coordinate patient lab and pathology testing, complete requisitions for pathology samples and arrange pick-up.
• Return patient calls and complete refill requests.
• Keep physician on schedule to assist with patient flow and efficiency.
• Assist Doctor and Practice Administrator as needed.