Lead Medical Assistant - Sleep Medicine (Daylight Shift) - McCandless - Full Time

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant Lead to provide clinical oversight and guidance at multi-site practices. The role involves training new medical assistants, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. This position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for external hires and requires a Certified Medical Assistant with experience in Electronic Health Records.

Qualifications

• Must have a 1-year certificate from a college or technical school.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding and training for new medical assistants.
• Provide clinical oversight and manage staff schedules.
• Act as an EHR superuser and educate staff on workflows.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Patient care coordination

Training and mentoring

EHR education

Education

1-year certificate from a college or technical school

Certified Medical Assistant

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

*Sign-On bonus is for External Hires only

Recipient must stay with AHN for a minimum of 1 year

Re-Hires may not have worked for AHN within the previous 12 months to qualify

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

As a member of the healthcare team, the Medical Assistant Lead provides clinical oversight and guidance at large multi-site practices. Oversees onboarding and training for new medical assistants, educates staff on workflows, policies, and procedures, and coordinates schedules. Collaborates with Practice Management to ensure ongoing education and provides leadership and mentorship to Medical Assistants, assessing their clinical skills and recommending additional training as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee onboarding and training for new medical assistants, students, and interns. Promote patient satisfaction, staff development, and positive employee relations. Serve as a clinical resource for workflows and policies.
2. Provide clinical oversight, participate in performance reviews, and manage staff schedules. Identify educational gaps and facilitate training.
3. Act as an EHR superuser, educating staff on workflows and accurately documenting patient interactions and updates, including medication reconciliation and problem lists, in compliance with standards.
4. Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs, document information, and demonstrate proficiency in pre-visit planning and documentation workflows.
5. Assist in patient care coordination, procedures, and provider support. Guide staff in these functions.
6. Follow up with patients as per provider instructions, notify patients of test results, and mentor staff for positive patient interactions.
7. Manage inventory of medical supplies, ensuring stock levels meet standards.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-year certificate from a college or technical school
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Experience with Electronic Health Records
• CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• Act 34, 33, and 73 Criminal Background Clearances

Disclaimer: The job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities but may not include all tasks required.

Compliance: Adheres to ethical, legal, and behavioral standards, including HIPAA and company policies. Protects confidential information and complies with applicable laws and regulations.

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