Lead Medical Assistant - MA

About the organization

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 21 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 750 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Flagler, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Pay

Compensation: $23.64 to $34.28/hourly, based on experience.

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 total — $300 at 30 days, $300 at 90 days, $400 at one year (current employees not eligible).
• Loyalty bonus: $1,200 at one year, then $300 every additional three months (full-time only; prorated for part-time).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Perks Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program

About the role

The Lead Medical Assistant provides administrative support and leadership guidance for all designated staff, as assigned. Assists in the execution of all routine clinical and administrative duties and functions in the delivery of patient care. Observes and verifies competency of Medical Assistant staff ensuring quality care and exceptional service is provided to the patient, as applicable. Adheres to all Peak Vista policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support for patient care to perform routine and acute clinical functions, pertinent to efficient ambulatory patient care, under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider; lead responsibilities allocated as applicable and within operational requirements.
• Assists in the supervision of the day-to-day operations of assigned clinical staff as a member of the health center leadership team.
• Promotes and participates in the development of team-based care to ensure all delivery platforms support a patient-centric approach.
• Schedules designated staff; assists in the monitoring of time and attendance.
• Ability to precept staff and externs, and on-board new employees, as required.
• Updates appropriate training databases, ensuring monthly competencies are completed in a timely manner.
• Serves as the liaison between designated support