Medical Assistant
West Coast Wound & Skin Care · Burbank, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEducation$25/hrFull-time
Program Coordination & Patient Management
- Cook up daily operations of the MIST Therapy Program.
- Maintain accurate records of all new, active, on-hold, and discharged MIST patients.
- Ensure all program spreadsheets and tracking tools are updated and maintained in real time.
- Coordinate patient scheduling to maximize efficiency and treatment compliance.
- Aid providers in receiving regular updates about patient healing status and treatment progress.
- Support Medical Assistants assigned to the MIST program.
- Arrange coverage for field staff during absences, vacations, or sick leave.
- Foster a positive, solution-oriented, and collaborative work environment.
- Promote a strong "can-do" attitude and culture of accountability within the team.
- Collaborate effectively with leadership and adapt to changing organizational priorities.
- Lead onboarding and training of new Medical Assistants.
- Conduct regular training sessions, weekly meetings, and performance coaching.
- Ensure training materials, protocols, and procedures remain current and effective.
- Coordinate additional training opportunities with supervising Medical Assistants and leadership.
- Clearly communicate job responsibilities, performance expectations, and workflow standards.
- Perform weekly audits of all program tracking tools and spreadsheets to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
- Track, investigate, and document complaints, concerns, and operational issues, including root causes and corrective actions.
- Ensure Medical Assistants maintain accurate documentation and comply with program standards.
- Maintain action plans and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and team performance.
- Monitor staff productivity and utilization to ensure working hours are used efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in and facilitate brainstorming sessions and feedback meetings to improve workflows, processes, and team performance.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement new projects, initiatives, and operational enhancements.
- Ensure team members remain informed and aligned with organizational goals and program objectives.
- Fill operational gaps and provide direct support when necessary to ensure continuity of care and service excellence.
Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare operations, care coordination, medical assisting, or clinical program management preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data tracking systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and healthcare compliance practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, train staff, and drive accountability.