What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Supervisor position at Porter-Starke Services, Inc.?
Position Summary
Supervises Medical Assistant personnel and functions. Performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist physicians and other health providers in delivering safe and effective medical care at a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Benefits
Supervises Medical Assistant personnel and functions. Performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist physicians and other health providers in delivering safe and effective medical care at a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Benefits
- 401k w/ 20% match
- 11 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Competitive wages
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts (YMCA)
- Employee referral program
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Monthly student loan repayment up to $200
- Tuition assistance up to $5250
- Company paid life insurance
- Casual Fridays
- Work, life, balance flexibility
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company recognition events
- Free health screenings yearly
- Manages schedules of the Medical Assistant personnel
- Trains Medical Assistant staff to perform required job functions
- Supervises Medical Assistant functions for accuracy
- Assist the Practice Manager in evaluating patient flow, process efficiency and makes needed changes to improve performance
- Participate in daily patient huddles with the medical team and providers.
- Take patient vital signs, draw blood, take medical history, monitor patient charts, and assess patient needs.
- Execute general laboratory services and procedures, such as triage, phlebotomy, immunizations, other injections, submission of specimens, and tracking results.
- Collect patient information and assessment data, including vital signs.
- Organize patient care based on findings of initial assessment.
- Monitor patient status and report abnormal findings or changes in condition.
- Maintain and use principles of infection control when performing clinical tasks.
- Follow up with patients regarding abnormal lab results and schedule appointments with specialists.
- Respond to patient phone calls; schedule appointments.
- Assist provider with on-site procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by practitioner.
- Collect reports on procedures/labs conducted by hospitals and other providers.
- Arrange for sufficient and appropriate supplies in exam rooms.
- Stock and maintain exam rooms and clinic area with standard levels of supplies.
- Organize, plan and present in in-service education for Medical Assistants.
- Provide direct care to patients as a Medical Assistant on a defined schedule and as needed based on patient flow.
- Answer patient calls on a wide range of topics, at any time of the day.
- Position may assist at other Marram Health Center locations based on need and schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Possess strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel and Word
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Proficient in correct English usage, spelling and grammar.
- Proficient in oral and written communication procedures.
- Associate’s degree in Applied Science (Medical Assisting) required.
- Must hold an active Registered or Certified Medical Assistant credential through one of the following: American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (NHA), or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or other recognized Medical Assistant certification body.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting, including demonstrated phlebotomy experience.
- Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Previous experience working with clients in a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred.
- Alternate Qualification Pathway: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a minimum of two (2) years of ambulatory clinical experience and phlebotomy experience may be considered in lieu of Medical Assistant requirements.