Medical Assistant Lead
The posted compensation range of $23.00 - $31.38 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals imaging centers laboratories and post-acute services.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Center's philosophy under the direction and supervision of the Operational and/or Medical Director the Lead Medical Assistant operates in a team with other clinic healthcare providers and support staff. The Lead escorts patients to the exam rooms and assists in determining medical problems. The Lead assists medical providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed; taking vital signs maintaining records and recording test results. In addition this position assists in the scheduling and supervising of assigned staff provides ongoing performance feedback and acts as a key communicator between the clinical staff and Site Coordinator. The Lead serves as a primary evaluator for interviews and as a preceptor for newly hired staff and assures all critical tasks are completed per clinic protocols.
Minimum Required:
- Customer service related experience working with the general public (2 years).
- Medical Assistant experience (2 years).
- ICD-9 coding experience (2 years).
- CPT-4 coding experience (2 years).
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assisting Program.
- Reads speaks understands and writes proficiently in English.
- Effectively communicates orally and in writing.
- Works independently and is self-directed.
- Supports motivates and sustains a team-oriented culture.
- Organizes prioritizes and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
- Applies skills in employee relations: scheduling hiring firing progressive discipline and etc.
- Demonstrates leadership and basic management skills.
- Works with initiative energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
- Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
- Produces work in high quantity and quality.
- Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
- Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word Excel and Outlook.
Preferred:
- Supervisory/management experience (2 years).
- Experience in a multiple provider medical practice.
- Working with insurance/billing in a healthcare setting/insurance organization.
- Healthcare information systems such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
- Phlebotomy Certification.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking.
Qualifications
? Customer service related experience working with the general public (2 years). ? Medical Assistant experience (2 years). ? ICD-9 coding experience (2 years). ? CPT-4 coding experience (2 years). ? Supervisory/management experience (2 years). ? Experience in a multiple provider medical practice. ? Working with insurance/billing in a healthcare setting/insurance organization. ? Healthcare information systems such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience Knowledge Skills & Abilities ? Reads speaks understands and writes proficiently in English. ? Effectively communicates orally and in writing. ? Works independently and is self-directed. ? Supports motivates and sustains a team-oriented culture. ? Organizes prioritizes and coordinates multiple activities and tasks. ? Applies skills in employee relations: scheduling hiring firing progressive discipline and etc. ? Demonstrates leadership and basic management skills. ? Works with initiative energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment. ? Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations. ? Produces work in high quantity and quality. ? Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity. ? Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines. ? Knowledge of medical terminology. ? Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word Excel and Outlook. Bilingual Spanish speaking
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.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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