What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Lead position at Northbay Healthcare?
Job Description
At NorthBay Health, the Medical Assistant (MA) Lead position is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code. Leader duties include assisting with staffing, training, and problem resolution while focusing on the constant improvement of customer service, process efficiency and effectiveness, lowering error rates, identifying opportunities in daily protocols, etc. Ability to quickly grasp protocols/policies and adhere to them is essential. Resourcefulness is imperative. The successful candidate will have excelled in the above mentioned areas.
Qualifications
Education : High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Program or additional classwork in medication administration required.
Licensure/Certification: State or National Medical Assistant Certification from certifying agency required. Current AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR. Completed competency checklist for Venipuncture. Medical Administration competency complete.
Experience: Three year’s experience in ambulatory care setting. Two year’s of experience with medication administration required.
Skills: Demonstrated effective time management skills. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.
Hours of Work: Based on business need.
Other: Bilingual preferred.
Compensation : $28 to $34.96 based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.
About Us
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.
As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.
NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.
As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/
Job Info
Job Category:Allied Health/Clinical Support
Degree Level:High School Graduate
Job Shift:Day
Salary : $28 - $35