Area Medical Assistant Lead

Overview:

United Vein & Vascular Centers is a rapidly growing healthcare company headquartered in Tampa, Florida with numerous clinics throughout Florida, Colorado, Arizona, and Illinois.  Our practices specialize in office-based, minimally invasive venous surgery.  United Vein & Vascular Centers consistently values, recognizes and rewards their team members and has unprecedented organizational culture and leadership.  Come join our growing team!

The Medical Assistant Lead is responsible for the competency and appropriateness of Medical Assistant services provided within assigned market.  They will ensure Medical Assistants perform high-quality, team-based patient care for both clinical and administrative functions.

**SIGN ON BONUS**

• Act as the subject matter expert and oversee Medical Assistant responsibilities and duties within the MA scope of practice in a market.
• Oversight of onboarding, competency assessment, and ongoing training of all Medical Assistants in market.
• Travel to assigned clinics as requested by supervisor or Medical Assistant Program Manager.
• Serve as the trainer and educational resource to Medical Assistants including training new employees and coaching employees identified as needing additional training.
• Provide oversight and final sign-off for new hire Medical Assistants.
• Understand and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and workflows within scope of practice and scope of responsibility.
• When not actively engaged in coaching or training, assist other staff members with their duties in the spirit of teamwork to ensure effective and efficient clinic operations.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and collaborate with clinical and operational leadership on implementation of Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Complete assigned peer chart audits and submit to clinical and operational supervisor.
• Collaborate with supply chain team to ensure appropriate medication and supplies are available for clinic operations.
• Oversee inventory is completed in each assigned clinic and information sent to supply chain team by requested date.
• Assist with interviews of Medical Assistants, as requested.
• Work in conjunction with Market Manager and Medical Assistant Program Manager on Medical Assistant feedback sessions and annual reviews.
• Drive efficient patient flow; use eCW to update patient status throughout visit, promptly rooms patients, perform patient verification process, obtain and documents vital signs, take patient photos, and turn over patient rooms.
• Demonstrate and promote a work culture committed to UVVC’s Core Values: Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity.
• Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with UVVC’s Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook.
• Proactively identify areas of risk.
• Fill in as a Medical Assistant, on a temporary and limited basis, during critical staffing shortages.
• Frequent travel within market; infrequent travel outside of market (out of state).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:
  
  • Certified Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a patient care setting.
• Previous experience as a Lead Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS).
• Must have mastery of standard operating procedures related to:
  • Infection control practices
    
  • Supply management
    
  • Sterile technique
    
  • Steam sterilizers (autoclaves)
    
  • Medication preparation and safety
    
  • Patient safety initiatives
    
  • Medical terminology
    
  • Documentation electronic medical record
• Analytical thinking skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement when making decisions.
• Expert computer skills and electronic medical records documentation.
• Ability to manage activities of the team and motivate others in a team environment.
• Dependable; able to meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.
• For internal applicants: Employment status must be in good standing; no current disciplinary action.

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, vision and dental benefits
• 401K plan
• Life insurance (100% company paid)
• PTO and paid holidays

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