Lead Medical Assistant

UVM Home Health, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Burlington is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to support daily clinical activities. The role involves providing both clerical and clinical support to patients and families, ensuring efficient patient flow under provider direction. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and two years of direct patient care experience. This position also includes training and evaluating junior Medical Assistants.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience providing or assisting in direct patient care required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily activities of a clinical site.
• Facilitates flow of patients by providing clerical and clinical support.
• Acts as a Lead Medical Assistant, assisting supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in a relevant area

CPR certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position assists with the daily activities of a clinical site and facilitates the flow of patients by providing clerical and clinical health care support to patients and family under the direction of a provider. The position requires mastery of advanced clinical activities and acts as a Lead Medical Assistant by assisting the supervisor in assignment of duties, training and performance evaluations of Medical Assistants I & II.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational training in a relevant area preferred. CPR certification required. May be directed to attend Preceptor workshop.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years' experience providing or assisting in direct patient care required.