Medical Assistant - Team Lead

BJC Medical Group; Godfrey (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC Medical Group in Godfrey, Illinois is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant - Team Lead to supervise a MA team and support patient care under a physician. The role emphasizes compliance, cross-training, and adherence to practice protocols.

Responsibilities include managing medications and supplies, ensuring OSHA standards, and overseeing MA training and certifications, with a focus on smooth daily operations and patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of medical assisting experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• CPR certification and required licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Medical Assistants and support patient care under physician direction.
• Manage inventory and tracking of medications and supplies.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to practice protocols.
• Act as MA clinical SME to assist practice management with coverage and operations.
• Monitor training and certification records; ensure HR compliance.
• triage incoming escalated patient requests.

Skills

Team leadership

Patient care

Triage

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Day Shift
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Additional Information About The Role

Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant - Team Lead with BJC Medical Group in Godfrey, Illinois, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• Outpatient
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• 40-Hours per week
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Family Physicians of Godfrey is a family practice located in Godfrey, Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for leading a team of Medical Assistants in providing patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. Serves as an experienced role model within the practice supporting compliance, providing cross-training, following practice protocols and performing procedures within the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory and tracking of medications and supplies.
• Ensures practice is in compliance with OSHA and all protocols/procedures in the delivery of patient care.
• Acts as MA clinical subject matter expert to assist practice management in oversight of coverage and daily patient operations.
• Monitors MA required training and certification records and ensures everyone is in compliance with HR.
• Performs triage of incoming escalated patient requests.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• 2 years
• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Preferred Requirements

• 5-10 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer