Lead medical assistant

Lead Medical Assistant

Our physicians and staff at Colorado ENT & Allergy are widely regarded as the best in the fields of ENT, Allergy, Asthma, Immunology, and Audiology. We have been taking care of patients in Southern Colorado since 1995. Credentialed with all three hospital systems in the greater Colorado Springs region. Colorado ENT & Allergy is your leader in the latest technology and clinical research. Colorado ENT & Allergy is known throughout Colorado as trusted experts who deliver highly skilled compassionate care.

Job Summary

The Lead Medical Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting the clinical manager in leadership duties to include interviewing, hiring and training new staff. They will also be a crucial part of ensuring that clinic at all locations runs smoothly and patients are cared for in an efficient manner. The lead medical assistant should know how to perform every clinical role, in order to provide coverage for staff when on leave. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the clinic has sufficient stock and stock is checked for expiration dates on a monthly basis. All other responsibilities can be found under requirements and are subject to change to meet the needs of the clinic.

Active status is required for RMA or CCMA. New medical assistants hired will have 30 days from hire date to obtain certification/registration. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action that may include termination.

Requirements

• Possess at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience providing patient care.
• Be a self-starter and an outstanding team player.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Have exceptional time management and communication skills.
• Attention to detail skills.
• Must possess leadership qualities and be able to lead a team on a daily basis to ensure clinic runs smoothly.
• Ensure that instruments are working properly and that we have enough on hand.
• Monthly checks on medications, supplies utilized in clinic to ensure they are removed and replaced when expired.
• Weekly OSHA walk through.
• Weekly meeting with ENT clinical manager.
• Performs monthly autoclave testing.
• Trains and helps educate new staff.
• Oversee medical assistants daily and weekly responsibilities and check offs. Also ensures that procedure rooms and exam rooms are staying stocked.
• Participate in interviews for staff and externs.
• Provides leadership to staff with a positive attitude.
• Assists in completing extern staff evaluations.
• Must possess great problem-solving skills.
• Help to ensure that company policies are being met.
• Communicates to front desk when physicians are running behind in clinic.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Ensure that crash cart is up to date and AED is working properly.
• Weekly check of O2 tanks.
• Participate and assist with instructing staff at monthly safety meetings.
• Assist with patient complaints, concerns emergencies.

Work Environment

• This position will be performed on site in a medical office setting. Travel between locations will be required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)

Colorado ENT & Allergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer