Lead Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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 SummaryThe 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 manor. 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. RequirementsPossess 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 posses 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 throughWeekly meeting with ENT clinical managerPerforms monthly autoclave testingTrains and helps educate new staffOversee medical assistants daily and weekly responsibilities and check offs. Also ensures that procedure rooms and exam rooms are staying stockedParticipate in interviews for staff and externsProvides leadership to staff with a positive attitudeAssists in completing extern staff evaluationsMust possess great problem-solving skillsHelp to ensure that company policies are being metCommunicates to front desk when physicians are running behind in clinicAttend staff meetingsEnsure that crash cart is up to date and AED is working properlyWeekly check of O2 tanksParticipate and assist with instructing staff at monthly safety meetingsAssist with patient complaints, concerns emergencies Work EnvironmentThis position will be performed on site in a medical office setting. Travel between locations will be required. BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsurancePaid time offVision InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Long Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance Program401(k) Colorado ENT & Allergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer