Medical Assistant Lead

Medical Assistant Lead

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Lead Medical Assistant, you will help your patients and clinical team experience seamless and efficient care so they can focus on optimal health outcomes and a smoothly running clinic.

Every day you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, coordinating patient flow, and supporting medical providers. You will be expected to escort patients to exam rooms, assist in determining medical problems, take vital signs, and maintain records, as well as assist medical providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed. Furthermore, you will assist in the scheduling and supervising of assigned staff, provide ongoing performance feedback, act as a key communicator between the clinical staff and Site Coordinator, serve as a primary evaluator for interviews, and act as a preceptor for newly hired staff, assuring all critical tasks are completed per clinic protocols.

To be successful in this role, you must possess enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and demonstrate empathy for our patients. You must also have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proven experience in supervising or leading a team in a clinical setting.

Required:

• Completion of a medical assistant training program
• 1-3 years prior medical assistant experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) card required within 90 days

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.