LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT
About the role
Under the direction of the manager of clinic operations, functions as a supervisor to clinical staff capable of preparing evaluations and providing input on performance and administering evaluations. In addition, brings disciplinary items to the manager. Provides medical assistant support to the providers if there is a staffing need. At all times ensures a high level of customer service by providing patient confidentiality and care in accordance with the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
Serves as a mentor and role model and displays Cooper’s Core Values. Ability to provide on-site training. Excellent customer service skills; Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors and health care team members. Knowledge of patient rights, aseptic/sterile technique and infection control best practices. Excellent written communication skills, computer literate, typing skills, comfortable with Microsoft Office software. Must have reliable transportation and must be available to travel to all of the various clinical locations to meet business needs as determined by management.
Responsibilities
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in clinical operations in a fast-paced physician’s practice or clinical site within the Cooper University Healthcare System that included rooming and triaging patients.
Scheduling, registering and working on an electronic health record with knowledge of front desk. Minimum of 1 year of experience working with IDX and Epic required.
Provides medical assistant support to the providers if there is a staffing need.
Ensures a high level of customer service by providing patient confidentiality and care in accordance with the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Graduate of an MA Clinical Training program required.
Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) or for the certified medical assistant (CMA) or CMAC (Clinical Medical Assistant Certification).
BLS required.
Qualifications
Ability to provide on-site training. Excellent customer service skills; Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors and health care team members. Knowledge of patient rights, aseptic/sterile technique and infection control best practices. Excellent written communication skills, computer literate, typing skills, comfortable with Microsoft Office software. Must have reliable transportation and must be available to travel to all of the various clinical locations to meet business needs as determined by management.
Skills
None specified.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. Working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Pay
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position. A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
Schedule
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