Senior Medical Assistant - Clinic Leader & Mentor

Jobtome; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks a Senior Medical Assistant to provide high-level MA care and mentor staff. The role includes leading clinic initiatives, maintaining clinical documentation, and ensuring infection prevention while delivering compassionate patient service.

The position emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and adaptability, with opportunities for growth. Local travel may be required and benefits are provided per policy.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
• 3+ years of experience as a certified MA or a combination of 5 years certified and non-certified medical assistant experience (with 2+ years certified).
• Ability to mentor others.
• Expert in computer literacy in electronic health record.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Mastered ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and assume a leadership role until higher levels of care arrive on scene.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility and nimbleness to adapt to change.
• Ability to travel 100%.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• TB screening and immunity requirements (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).

Responsibilities

• Operates diagnostic equipment and performs wound care and specimen collection.
• Allocates 25% of time to clinic metrics and initiatives to drive workflow improvements.
• Records patient care documentation accurately and timely.
• Trains and mentors other MAs.
• Promotes positive clinic culture.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by provider and clinic policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Organizes and cleans treatment rooms and ensures adequate supplies.
• Supports infection prevention environments.
• Screens intake information and follows delegation of orders.
• Promotes teamwork and staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentor others

Communication skills

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification for healthcare providers

ICD-10 and CPT coding

Tools

Electronic health record

Excel

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks a Senior Medical Assistant to provide high-level MA care and mentor staff. The role includes leading clinic initiatives, maintaining clinical documentation, and ensuring infection prevention while delivering compassionate patient service.

The position emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and adaptability, with opportunities for growth. Local travel may be required and benefits are provided per policy.