Lead Certified Medical Assistant

Lead Certified Medical Assistant

CHI Health has an amazing opportunity to add a Certified Medical Assistant Lead to our Florence Family Clinic located off of N 30th St.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p, NO weekends, NO holidays & NO call!

Under the direction of the Practice Manager and health care provider, the Medical Assistant Lead takes a leadership role in the department, acting as a trainer, resource and mentor for other Medical Assistants and staff. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. Involves extensive interaction with diverse populations including patients, family members and all members of the healthcare team.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Direct and guide back office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow.
• Handle medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.
• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications via, oral, topical, rectal, optic, ophthalmic, and/or inhaled.
• Administer vaccines via oral, topically, by injection, and/or nasal administration.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Formulate and document patient care plans, charts, tests and examination results in the medical record.
• Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or physician.
• Work with healthcare provider to facilitate training of new hires and other training initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Qualifications:

• MUST have a current/valid nationally recognized certification, registration or recognition for medical assistants (AAMA/CMA, RMA, NCMA)
• Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP)
• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and other defined benefits offerings.