Medical Assistant - Full time

0-Monday - Friday (7:30am - 4pm)The Lead Medical Assistant works under the Practice Manager or Practice Supervisor to assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care. Assists with training, onboarding, and professional development efforts of new and/or existing clinical team members including Medical Assistants. The Lead Medical Assistant works as part of a health care team to provide comprehensive care in a non-judgmental manner.

• /Qualifications/Training/Experience:Three to Five years previous experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical officeCommand of verbal and written EnglishPositive interpersonal communication skillsStrong organizational, problem solving and leadership skillsKnowledge of appropriate workflow processes and ability to identify areas of opportunityExperience in reviewing processing and routing of clinical documentationKnowledge and appropriate use of medical terminologyFamiliarity with Electronic Medical Record and advanced computer skillsKnowledge of physician templates and ability to manage provider schedulesAbility to work independently, as well as a group settingAbility to multitask and perform accurate work in a fast-paced environmentMedical billing and coding knowledgeEducation/TrainingGraduate of a two-year accredited Medical Assistant program preferredDepartmental specialized training to provide care to patients within role and successful completion of SHMG orientation programLicenses/Certification:Medical Assistant CertificateOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Age and Diversity Related Criteria:Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and culturesAbility to Fulfill Job Expectations:Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Essential Job Functions: Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, procedures, prescription renewals, triage of patient phone calls, review charts, lab test results, scheduling patients, responding to provider messagesCommitment to a safe patient experience and quality improvementAct as the medical assistant mentor and leader for any clinical/administrative questionsProvide back up support for the medical assistant team, which includes all functions of a medical assistantAssist in the supervision of work and performance of medical assistants, including input for performance reviewsOversee and train new and existing staff along with Practice Manager and Office CoordinatorSupport staff with Prior authorizations and referralsReview, interpret, and manage clinical documentationPerform other administrative tasks and clinical care as assignedCoordinate the inventory, ordering and supply stock maintenance of medical suppliesWork collaboratively with office staff on programs to improve patient outcomes
• Salary Range: $19.85
• $30.05
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For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.-Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.