Lead Medical Assistant - Clinic Operations & Care Leader

UnitedHealth Group; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant at Summit Rheumatology Clinic in Casa Grande, AZ. This role provides clinical and operational leadership to support efficient clinic operations, high-quality patient care, and provider productivity.

It oversees daily workflows, staffing, patient flow, and administrative tasks, while maintaining compliant documentation in the EMR. The position requires graduation from an accredited MA program, 3+ years of related experience, and 1+ year of

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
• 3+ years related experience.
• 1+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily clinic operations to ensure efficient workflows.
• Serve as first point of contact for day-to-day clinic operations and staff concerns.
• Manage patient flow, keeping appointments on schedule and patients receiving timely care.
• Assign Medical Assistant duties, provider pairings, and clinic schedules to optimize throughput.
• Document patient data and clinical encounters in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate referrals and ancillary services to maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Staff coordination

Patient flow management

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant at Summit Rheumatology Clinic in Casa Grande, AZ. This role provides clinical and operational leadership to support efficient clinic operations, high-quality patient care, and provider productivity.

It oversees daily workflows, staffing, patient flow, and administrative tasks, while maintaining compliant documentation in the EMR. The position requires graduation from an accredited MA program, 3+ years of related experience, and 1+ year of