What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Team Leader position at CaroMont Health?
Job Summary: MA Team Lead to work within the credentialed scope of practice. Prepares patient and equipment for exams/procedures. Maintains exam rooms and clinical area. Returns phone messages to patients, pharmacies, etc. Collects and prepares lab specimens/lab requisitions accurately. Schedules and obtains authorizations for referrals and/or procedures. Prepares and performs radiology diagnostics (x-rays) based upon training and experience. Maintains patient confidentiality. Provides leadership across the site, within scope of work, as identified by Practice Manager/ Practice Administrator/ Sr. Practice Administrator. Provides leadership for other clinical staff and maintains day-to-day activities in absence of Practice Manager/ Practice Administrator/ Sr. Practice Administrator. Prints daily encounters, blocks schedules, authorizes payments. Trains newly hired personnel.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS required. One year of healthcare experience required. Current credentialing (certification/registration). Must maintain credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA), National Center for Competency Training (NCCT-NCMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA-CCMA), National Healthcare Workers Association (NHCWA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) or National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA). Successful completion of approved Medical Group competency assessment within 8 weeks of hire.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability