Lead Medical Assistant (Austin Area)

Allergistsanantonio; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement between clinics

Sign on Bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO and 10 holidays

Free Allergy Testing and discountedt

401(k) + employer match

Employee rewards program

Job summary

Aspire Allergy & Sinus Center in Austin is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to supervise a clinic team and maintain smooth daily operations. You will delegate tasks, monitor performance, and coach staff while ensuring exceptional patient care.

This full-time role requires a Medical Assistant program or degree, MA certification, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Travel between clinics is required; mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Completed Medical Assistant Program or Degree.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience (preferred).
• 1+ year of Medical Receptionist experience (preferred).
• Medical Assistant Certification or related experience.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily MA workflow and supervise MA team.
• Delegate daily tasks to front desk coordinators and staff.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate weekly staffing with Clinical Manager.
• Maintain scheduling accuracy across clinics and travel between sites.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Lead Medical Assistant (Austin Area)

Department: Clinical Support

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Austin, TX

Reporting To: Natasidi Jamon

Description

The Medical Assistant Lead directly oversees a team of employees and creates a team environment with a culture of open communication by setting clear team and individual goals, delegating tasks and setting deadlines. The position will motivate team members, discover training needs and provide coaching as well as listen to feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts. They will share responsibility by performing all the duties outlined for the Medical Assistant and effectively manage and delegate daily tasks and responsibilities to Medical Assistants and front desk coordinators. They will practice precision everywhere, ensuring that the clinics operate properly, and deliver a memorable experience through exceptional patient care. They will exemplify integrity in everything that they do, always doing what is best for our team and our patients.

Clinic Locations:
Westlake: 5656 Bee Caves Rd C-104, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Lakeway: 12801 Shops Pkwy Ste 400, Bee Cave, TX 78738

To support travel, a mileage stipend/reimbursement is provided for eligible travel between clinic locations.

Clinic Schedule & Hours:
Monday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Lakeway)
Tuesday, 7:30am-4:30pm (Westlake)
Wednesday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Westlake)
Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm (Lakeway)
Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm (To be determined)

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform all duties required of a Medical Assistant when not directly engaged with leadership support
• Oversee daily workflow in assigned clinic/s.
• Review all weekly/daily and monthly spreadsheets for accuracy and completion.
• Annual QA evaluations on MA’s
• Annual Site Visits for each clinic in your region
• Help improve phone metrics to 90% or above call compliance
• Review voicemails are completed by the end of each day
• Able to delegate required daily tasks ensuring all are completed.
• Exemplify Aspire Allergy & Sinus Center Core Values and Mission.
• Instill a culture of open communication and motivation to drive a positive morale
• Ensure employee appreciation is planned and carried out each quarter
• Provide timely and consistent communication on changes and updates for the clinic, market, front desk and clinical staff
• Monthly Inventory QC
  • Compare physical count to Surgicare stock levels.
  • Identify any areas of improvement if consistent inventory miscounts. Clinic inventory compliance added to the dashboard and shared with staff.
  • Communicate and train protocol/process changes with assigned staff
• Evaluate and follow up with staff weekly on completion of the Front Desk Retention Log
• Distribute Weekly Call Performance and Monthly Management meeting Notes provided by VP of Operations/Clinical Manager
• Field all staff questions related to both Front and Back Office
• Identify and carry out additional training opportunities for existing staff
• Coordinate with Clinical Manager on weekly staffing
• Review clinic schedules weekly to determine scheduling accuracy
  • Communicate with Scheduling Manager/Director with inaccurate scheduling for process improvement
  • Work with front desk to move patients into accurate slots to ensure the clinic is maximizing their template for optimal performance
• Perform work according to company policies, procedures, and standards
• Follows all HIPAA rules and regulations including confidentiality or patient information.
• Adheres to OSHA requirements including universal precautions and sharps disposal guidelines.
• Willingly and effectively perform other duties including standard MA, front desk and ENT roles.

Note: The duties outlined above are in addition to all clinical medical assistant and front office responsibilities

Competencies

• Organization
• Time-Management skills
• Flexibility to travel
• Teamwork mentality
• Critical eye for process improvement
• Personal investment in Aspire’s core values
• Must have advanced knowledge of medical terminology
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills
• Must be able to effectively and clearly communicate
• Must be able to multi-task and remain aware at all times
• Must be able to administer injections
• Must be able to manually take patient vitals
• Must possess the ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Must possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in a difficult or emergent situation
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, balance with full range of body motion including handling and lifting up to (20) lbs
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer/keyboard at (50) wpm, calculator, telephone, copier and fax
• Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel between clinics

Required education and experience

• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred education and experience

• Completed Medical Assistant Program or Degree
• 1+ Years of Medical Assistant Experience
• 1+ Years of Medical Receptionist Experience
• Medical Assistant Certificate, vocational nurse license or related experience
• Current CPR Certification

Job Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel between clinic locations
• Sign on Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• Free Allergy Testing and Discounted Treatments
• 401(k) + Generous Employer Match
• Employee rewards program!
• + More!

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Aspire Allergy & Sinus is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.