Lead Medical Assistant

Nhcare; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Medical Assistant at Neighborhood will support providers, nurses, and back-office staff to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinic. You will train new medical assistants and collaborate with clinical supervisors to ensure high-quality service.

You will supervise back-office operations, manage patient flow, maintain supplies, and assist with quality improvement activities while upholding compassionate care and professional standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Medical Assistant certificate/diploma required.
• Current BLS certification required at hire.
• Two years Medical Assistant experience required.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and nurses to deliver patient-centered care.
• Train and mentor new medical assistants in the back-office.
• Monitor patient flow and maintain supplies in the back office.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with quality improvement activities.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Electronic Health Records

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

2 years MA experience

Lead/supervisory experience

Job description

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE:

The Lead Medical Assistant will support various providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses to provide excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will work with clinical supervisors and nurses to provide training to new and less experienced medical assistants (MA). Additionally, it communicates with patients and performs clinical services to ensure high quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
• Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees
• Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients and the public

Provider and Team Support

• Works with registered nursed to train and mentor new medical assistants in the back-office area to ensure all tasks on the training checklist are complete
• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with Care Teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
• Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities
• Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives

Clinical Administration

• Monitors patient flow in the back office and cross covering, as needed.
• Adjusts daily assignments and schedules to provide sufficient MA coverage during all patient contact times, including lunch breaks
• Maintains sufficient supplies to perform tasks in the back-office area
• Monitors the daily assignment for completing tasks, such as recording of daily temperatures of refrigerators/freezers, stocking exam rooms, empty sharps containers and infectious waste, and other related tasks
• Reports equipment failures and responds appropriately to correct the problem
• Provides input into the evaluations of the Medical Assistants working in the back-office
• Leads back-office meetings and attends other required meetings
• Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school/GED required
• Valid medical assistant certificate/diploma from an accredited program required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines, but may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards.
• Two years medical assistant experience required
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology
• Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred
• Intermediate computer and data entry skills
• Must use sound judgement to anticipate needs of patients and providers
• Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines
• Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care
• Exemplify compassion to patients and team members
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift/carry 15 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay Range:

$27.21 to $38.09, depending on experience (DOE)

Compensation Disclosure:

The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

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