Medical Assistant Coordinator

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant Coordinator is an entry level leadership role, responsible for the facilitation of workflow while acting as the liaison between the back-office staff and other clinical and non-clinical staff. Provides mentoring and guidance to back-office staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Graduation from an approved medical assistant training program with three (3) or more years of experience
• Certified Medical Assistant, required
• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience in a medical office team and/or approved development plan
• Demonstrated ability in implementing the principles and practices of supervision
• Able to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment
• Effective communication demonstrated by ability to read, interpret, comprehend and comply with written and verbal communication
• Proficient mathematical skills for use in a healthcare setting
• Ability to problem solve in situations both independently or with support from team and/or leadership
• Advanced computer efficiency to include Windows, MS Office and Patient Management System (electronic medical record)
• Must have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements

Expectations

Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.