Lead Medical Assistant Palm Valley Primary Care Clinic

Responsibilities

• Serves as a teacher, trainer, and mentor for new staff.
• Orients staff in front office processes, use of office software/information systems and laboratory processes.
• Trains and orients Medical Office Assistants in back office procedures and duties.
• Makes sure front and back office processes are standardized and followed.
• Manages MA work schedules and evaluates supply usage and costs.
• Notifies management about cost-saving methods and oversees expired medication logs and supply ordering.
• Performs a variety of front office duties such as reception, telephone, data entry, chart maintenance, scheduling, and lab quality control.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examinations and assists the physician/clinician during exams and special procedures.

Requirements

• One or more years of medical assistant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification (optional, but reimbursable).

Qualifications

• Experience in an occupational/community healthcare clinic setting.
• Ability to perform a variety of support duties including reception, telephone, scheduling, data input, supply ordering, and supply inventory.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and laboratory processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.