Medical Assistant Team Leader

CaroMont Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Gastonia

Full Time

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Job Summary: MA Team Lead to work within the credentialed scope of practice . Prepares patient and equipment for exams/procedures. Maintains exam rooms and clinical area. Returns phone messages to patients, pharmacies, etc. Collects and prepares lab specimens/lab requisitions accurately. Schedules and obtains authorizations for referrals and/or procedures. Prepares and performs radiology diagnostics (x-rays) based upon training and experience. Maintains patient confidentiality. Provides leadership across the site, within scope of work, as identified by Practice Manager/ Practice Administrator/ Sr. Practice Administrator. Provides leadership for other clinical staff and maintains day-to-day activities in absence of Practice Manager/ Practice Administrator/ Sr. Practice Administrator. Prints daily encounters, blocks schedules, authorizes payments. Trains newly hired personnel.

Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalent. BLS required. One year of healthcare experience required. Current credentialing (certification/registration).Must have and maintain current credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA), National Center for Competency Training (NCCT-NCMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA-CCMA), National Healthcare Workers Association (NHCWA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA) or National Certification Medical Association-Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist ( NCMA-RCMA). Successful completion of approved Medical Group competency assessment within 8 weeks of hire.