Lead Certified Medical Assistant

. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.

Principal Accountabilities:

Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.

 

Trains MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades Consults with the nurse coordinator/manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution Delegates responsibilities to Certified Medical Assistant staff in order to develop their potential and follows up on performance. Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision. Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams  Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks  Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood  Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system  Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits  Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies  Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care. Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment. Performs other related duties as assigned. EPIC or similar EMR system Coordinate the scheduling of MA/CMAs to ensure adequate coverage for clinical operations and patient flow. Able to perform Blood draw, EKG as needed Expert ability to work within computer systems Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours a day