What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Assistant- Gastroenterology position at Duly Health and Care?
Overview
Position Highlights:
Under the direction of the Site Physician(s) and Practice Manager, serves as a primary assistant to physicians and nurses. Practices high quality medical care in performing a variety of patient care activities such as preparation for appointments, minor exams and procedures, laboratory and maintenance controls, patient documentation, and various office duties.
Position Highlights:
- Full-Time, 40 hours/week
- Hours: Monday-Friday
- Location: Schaumburg
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
- 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.
Under the direction of the Site Physician(s) and Practice Manager, serves as a primary assistant to physicians and nurses. Practices high quality medical care in performing a variety of patient care activities such as preparation for appointments, minor exams and procedures, laboratory and maintenance controls, patient documentation, and various office duties.
- Responsible for all duties included in the Medical Assistant job description.
- Takes inventory and performs ordering of supplies.
- Assists with coordinating staff meetings.
- Supervises work performed by department and may delegate work to staff members. Counsels and coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution.
- Assists with staff development, new employee orientation, and training. Monitors and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
- May be responsible for performance evaluations as required by Human Resources.
- Responsible for managing the schedule, time keeping, and payroll if necessary.
- All other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED and a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Paramedic program required.
- Certified or Registered preferred but not necessary
- CPR Certification required
- A minimum of 2 years MA/CMA experience preferably in the medical field
- Experienced in staff roles with a history of good performance
- Leadership skills
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Team work
- Medical terminology
- Ability to provide accurate and sufficient charting/messages
- Able to listen, provide direction, relay information in a professional manner that is appropriate to audience and respond to questions within scope of his/her knowledge as well as being open to constructive criticism
- Ability to work full time and flexibility to work varying hours
- Ability to travel to all locations at any given time
- Ability to work multiple positions for the specific department
- i.e. phones, scheduling of appointments, rooming, procedures
- Conveys a warm, caring and approachable demeanor
- Displays unconditional respect toward others
- Able to sense others feelings and perspectives
- Must be able to get along with others, be a team player, accept feedback from others, and be able to follow work rules
Salary : $18 - $26