Lead Medical Assistant Job Description

RESPONSIBILITES:

This position requires clinical and administrative duties that include but are not limited to:

Clinical Duties

Accurately perform initial vital signs for patients including manual blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature, peak flow, measuring height and neck/head circumference, and blood sugar monitoring, immediately reporting abnormal values to the provider

Perform routine laboratory office tests including rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy testing

Performing routine phlebotomy draws and preparing specimens for the laboratory

Competent in obtaining a routine EKG including accurate lead placement and determining if the copy is appropriate and legible for the provider

Confident in administering and managing immunizations with both adults and pediatric patients

Maintain exam rooms, inventory and lab equipment.

Administrative Duties

Covering the front desk as necessary, creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for each client that presents to the office despite the busy demands of the day

Appropriately obtaining all necessary information to complete the office visit and file the insurance claim. Careful attention to detail necessary

Completing accurate registration information in the electronic medical records. Updating records with each client encounter

Initiating necessary calls or website inquiries to verify insurance coverage and provider participation in the plan; updating medical record with any changes

Collecting patient copays and payments.

Generating referrals and clinical order forms (home sleep study, IUD, Cologuard, etc.) for patients as requested by the provider

Attending monthly Clinical Staff meetings providing briefings on clinic flow, supply use and demand

Willingness to attend personal and professional development programs sponsored or supported by the office

Maintaining yearly HIPAA, OSHA, and CPR training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Medical office, 1 year preferred, pediatric experience desired outside of externship

Education:

High School diploma

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program

Job Type: Full time

Compensation $16-$20 (depending on experience)

Growth potential to move into senior management position
Committed to a SMOKE FREE office environment

***Please complete ALL screening questions INCLUDING the phone interview to be offered an interview***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Agape Family Medical Center

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