Lead Medical Assistant - Psychiatry - 501126

Job Summary

The Lead Medical Assistant provides individualized, direct patient care of patients under the supervision of a physician. The role involves assisting in the implementation of health care services, supporting fellow employees in providing high-quality personalized patient care, and maintaining a positive work relationship with the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications only under the direction, supervision and control of the physician.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) order entry for medication, laboratory or radiology may be completed when physician delegated.
• Takes vital signs, assists patients to room, and assists the nurses, physicians, students and residents in the clinical area.
• Maintains competency through continuing education and exhibits accuracy, integrity, and flexibility to work multiple outpatient areas.
• Works flexibly including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Adheres to UTMC Customer Service & iCare values and completes clinic specific competencies.

Requirements

• Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required.
• Current CMA/RMA certification or Ohio LPN license validated through primary source verification is required.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification is required for MAs.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification is required for LPNs.
• Previous Ambulatory Care medical assisting or nursing experience is preferred.
• Punctuality and dependability are essential.
• Successfully completes clinic specific competencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required.
• Licensing: Current CMA/RMA certification or Ohio LPN license validated through primary source verification is required.
• Certification: American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification is required for MAs.
• Experience: Previous Ambulatory Care medical assisting or nursing experience is preferred.

Skills

• Documentation: Document care legibly in hand written text.
• EMR: Navigate through the EMR and record required data accurately and efficiently.
• Communication: Communicate and collaborate with team members including but not limited to physicians, nurses, managers, other MAs and other team members.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours: Work includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel: Travel is required.
• Weekend/Holiday: Work includes weekends and holidays.

Pay

$18.42 - $21.02 per hour

Schedule

Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 5:00 pm