Lead Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Clinical Care Coordinator (Lead, Medical Assistant)

LOCATION: Cumming, GA 30040

REPORTS TO: Office Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt, Hourly

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8AM -5:30PM, Friday 8AM -12PM

 

JOB SUMMARY: The Lead Medical Assistant provides hands on coordination of clinical care activities for our Cumming office. He or she serves as the clinical lead for care coordination and care management services for patients.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Actively participates in the continuous quality improvement of GHMS’ delivery of services.

2. Supports patient self-management of disease and behavior modification interventions.

3. Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities, including the process for hospital admission and discharge and referrals from the primary care provider to a specialty care provider.

4. Assists in reviewing charts prior to scheduled visits to assess patient needs in order to optimize the delivery of patient care at the visit.

5. Has working knowledge of clinic equipment and procedures.

6. Gives immunizations and other medications under supervision of physician and/or mid-level according to standing orders and protocols.

7. Helps maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.

8. Will provide direct patient care as Medical Assistant when needed.

9. Works with front office staff and scheduling staff to ensure acutely ill patients are seen as needed.

10. Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

· Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or graduate of technical school in Medical Assisting or comparable experience in a medical office setting.

· 2-5 years’ experience in a clinical setting

· Experience with electronic medical records

· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and EMR (eClinical Works a plus)

· Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, innovative

· A team player that can follow a system and protocol to achieve a common goal

· Highly organized and well-developed oral and written communication skills

· Demonstrates sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills

· Able to maintain confidentiality with all aspects of information in accordance with practice, State and Federal regulations.

Company Description

We are proud to have been serving the community since 1979 as a provider of the highest quality medical care to everyone in our service area – regardless of income level, insurance status or language spoken.

We have eight locations in Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth and Hall counties and offer a wide array of general and specialized medical services to our patients. Our staff and providers are deeply committed to partnering with our patients to help them achieve the very best health outcome.

Company Description

We are proud to have been serving the community since 1979 as a provider of the highest quality medical care to everyone in our service area – regardless of income level, insurance status or language spoken.\r\n\r\nWe have eight locations in Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth and Hall counties and offer a wide array of general and specialized medical services to our patients. Our staff and providers are deeply committed to partnering with our patients to help them achieve the very best health outcome.