Lead Medical Office Assistant

North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists; Raleigh, Cary (NC, NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists seeks a Lead Medical Office Assistant for Midtown Pain and Spine Clinic. This full-time, non-exempt role combines clinical and administrative duties, supervising staff and supporting procedures while maintaining EMR documentation and patient service standards.

The position requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage high patient volumes; travel between Raleigh and Cary locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Lead experience as an MA or in a medical office setting is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• RN or LPN will be considered.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred or relevant experience.
• Experience in a specialty medical office and with EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medical assistant staff and act as team lead for front office and clinical duties.
• Assist the physician before, during, and after procedures and manage administrative tasks.
• Perform tasks such as prior authorizations, patient intake, EMR documentation, and scheduling.
• Coordinate daily assignments to ensure proper clinical coverage and workflow.
• Travel between Raleigh and Cary locations as needed to support clinics.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to new staff; uphold patient service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Professionalism

Customer service

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN or LPN considered

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job title: Lead Medical Office Assistant

Location: Midtown Pain and Spine Clinic

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Department: ECPC Pain Clinics - Administrative

Reports to: Practice Manager

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary

The Lead Medical Office Assistant performs regular medical office duties , both clinical and administrative, while serving as a resource and point of contact for other medical assistants. The position supports consistent workflows, staff training, and daily coordination under the direction of the practice manage r. Daily responsibilities include : supervising medical assistant staff, assisting the physician before/during/after procedures, in addition to various administrative tasks such as conducting prior authorizations and documenting medical information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system. The Lead Medical Office Assistant identifies patients’ needs, provides safe and professional care, and communicates any needs to the provider. The y must demonstrate professionalism and tact during difficult patient situations. They must be willing to travel between our Raleigh and Cary locations. The Lead Medical Office Assistant will:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist p ractice m anager with supervising m edical a ssistant staff.
• Act as a team lead over front office and clinical responsibilities.
• Perform regular medical office duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking in /out patients, and managing messages .
• Ability to be come proficient in all administrative tasks and m edical a ssistant duties.
• Train and mentor new medical assistant staff on office policies and procedures. Provide guidance and setting the standard for excellent customer service to our patients.
• Maintain clinic workflow, recognizing delays in care and assisting to keep clinic on time.
• Coordinate daily assignments of clinical staff to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Reinforce office policies, professional communication, and patient service standards.
• Assist with resolving routine patient concerns and elevate complex complaints.
• Communicate staffing or operational concerns to the practice manager .
• Independently perform a comprehensive patient intake and presenting to the provider .
• Document the patient encounter in our EMR system.
• Prepare relevant diagnostic imaging to be reviewed with the provider.
• Complete medication prior authorizations, including appeals and denials.
• Collect urine samples for drug screening and submit lab orders to assess patient compliance.
• Collect pre-and post-procedur e vitals for interventional treatments such as epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations, and joint injections .
• Serve as back up to the radiology technologist by assisting the physician with fluoroscopy procedures, including using the c-arm and other equipment.
• Reduce provider workload by performing tasks and anticipating their needs essential to efficient patient care.
• Return phone calls from patients, pharmacies, and insurance companies in a timely manner to prevent delays in patient treatment.
• Respond to incoming faxes.
• Maintain a pleasant and cooperative demeanor while performing all duties.
• Maintain open communication with co-workers and providers regarding patien t needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Previous lead experience as an MA or in a medical office setting.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Will consider RN or LPN.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred but will consider experience in lieu of certification.
• Previous experience in a specialty medical office and EMR systems is preferred, but not required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong leadership skills and desire to grow within a clinic.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in written and oral communication.
• Ability to handle high patient volumes in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Work performed in an office environment.
• Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff.
• Work may be stressful at times.
• Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive.

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