Lead Medical Assistant Quincy

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R-22915

Facility:

LOC0017 - 1495 Hancock Street1495 Hancock Street Quincy, MA 02169

SMC Ambulatory Quincy

Full time

40

Day (United States of America)

The Lead Medical Assistant is required to perform all duties of the Medical Assistant and functions as the resource person. Also, the lead MA acts as a liaison between management and staff.

 

Compensation Pay Range:

$24.39 - $32.83

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the medical assistant role

2. Complies with personnel policies 

3. Assist with weekly MA schedules, reorganize as needed on a daily basis for call outs

4. Assists in yearly evaluations (gives feedback, helps with chart reviews)

5. Precepts new employees

6. Review and explain new workflows to all MA staff (continue to monitor staff on newly implemented workflows/policies)

7. Bring issues, questions, or concerns to nursing supervisor

8. Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings, including super user, DM/HTN and others as needed

9. Attends workflow meetings as needed

10. Performs 3-5 quarterly chart reviews on each MA

11. Manages daily MA scheduled related to sick calls or rearrangements as necessary

12. Holds monthly MA meeting to inform of policy/workflow changes and updates

13. Facilitates new hire training for Glooko; CGMs; autoclave and sonic; floor duties and how to perform them

Technology and Learning

   a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

   b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of certified medical assistant program preferred

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum 1-2 years as a Medical Assistant

Required Classes/Skills -

BLS - Basic Life Support

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precaution to establish safe work environment.

Skilled in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed.

Skilled in taking vital signs.

Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and English grammar.

Excellent keyboard and computer skills, including electronic medical records, patient registration/billing system.

Excellent organizational skills.

Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical and other staff.

Ability to maintain quality control standards.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate clearly.

Able to both lead and take direction.

Weekdays, one weekend shift per month, one holiday per year, two flu clinics every fall

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)