Lead Medical Assistant

Overview

Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients. We are looking for a Lead Medical Office Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by becoming an integral part of the clinical team.

Job Details

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight of Medical Assistant staff: daily workflow planning, troubleshooting, staffing needs, delegation of duties, problem solving and MA learning needs. • Assists in the development and implementation of MA related clinical policies and procedures. • Works collaboratively with administration on operational and clinical communications and special projects.

Pre-Visit Preparation

Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: • Disinfecting • Stocking all rooms • Checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day

Prepares the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day's schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit.

Patient Care

Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.

Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms.

Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/ diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition.

Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.

Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance.

Performs, prepares for and assists with in-office procedures which may include but not limited to EKG, holter monitor and other ancillary testing. Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.

Other Duties

Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.

Current Medical Assistant certification (National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologist, American Association of Medical Assistants, and National Centers for Competency Testing) preferred.

5+ years working as a Medical Assistant

BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association - in person classes only. Please note that virtual classes are not accepted.

Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc

Salary Range

USD $26.00 - USD $32.00 /Yr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.