Lead Medical Assistant
South Shore Health · Norwell, MA
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Job description
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-22310 Facility: LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater
- Drive Norwell,
- MA 02061 Department Name: SMC Pediatrics PB Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) The Lead Medical Assistant is required to perform all duties of the Medical Assistant and functions as the resource person. Also, the lead
- MA acts as a liaison between management and staff.
Compensation
Pay Range: $24.39 - $32.83 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the medical assistant role 2. Complies with personnel policies 3.
- Assist with weekly
- MA schedules, reorganize as needed on a daily basis for call outs 4. Assists in yearly evaluations (gives feedback, helps with chart reviews) 5. Precepts new employees 6.
- Review and explain new workflows to all
- MA staff (continue to monitor staff on newly implemented workflows/policies) 7. Bring issues, questions, or concerns to nursing supervisor 8. Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings, including super user, DM/HTN and others as needed 9. Attends workflow meetings as needed 10. Performs 3-5 quarterly chart reviews on each
- MA 11. Manages daily
- MA scheduled related to sick calls or rearrangements as necessary 12. Holds monthly
- MA meeting to inform of policy/workflow changes and updates 13. Facilitates new hire training for Glooko; CGMs; autoclave and sonic; floor duties and how to perform them JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of certified medical assistant program preferred Minimum
- Work
- Experience Minimum 1-2 years as a Medical Assistant Required License/Certifications BLS - Basic Life
- Support Medical Assistant Certification preferred Required additional
- Knowledge, and Abilities
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precaution to establish safe work environment. Skilled in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skilled in taking vital signs. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and English grammar.
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills, including electronic medical records, patient registration/billing system.
- Excellent organizational skills. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical and other staff.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate clearly. Able to both lead and take direction. Monday-Friday, Weekend rotation, One holiday per year and flu clinic
Responsibilities
if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification
Requirements
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)