Lead Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, Primary Care, (Sausalito), Full-Time, Days

About MarinHealth Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world‑class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever‑expanding network of clinics, and a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327‑bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital’s personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being named one of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5‑star ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. Company Prima Medical Foundation dba MarinHealth Medical Network Work Shift 8 Hour (days) (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Description Summary The Medical Assistant Lead is a critical part of the leadership team for the practice and coordinates with the Lead Front Office Coordinator, Specialty Leads (if any), and the Practice Leader to ensure the smooth running of the practice. The primary purpose of having a Lead Medical Assistant is to provide leadership as well as training within MA scope to the medical assisting team and coordinate the team to better serve both physicians and patients. Pay Range $29.49 – $34.33 – $40.05 Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions $29.49 - $34.33 - $40.05 Essential Functions and Responsibilities The Lead Medical Assistant will be responsible for the direct day‑to‑day supervision of the other members of the medical assisting team. This will include but not be limited to: Training: The Lead MA is well‑versed in medical assisting practice and is able to train and teach new skills to new or less experienced medical assistants. This includes new and annual competency sign‑offs in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Team. Technology: The Lead MA is proficient with computers and new software, becoming an APeX super user and helping clinicians and other MAs better utilize APeX. Medication: The Lead MA stays abreast of new medications and supervises the MA who coordinates our medication prescription refill program. Scheduling: The Lead MA manages the MA‑to‑physician assignments and adjusts staff utilization as needed to ensure appropriate coverage for all physicians. Workflow: The Lead MA resolves “Flow issues” to ease patient and clinician log jams, working with the Practice Leader and front desk to reduce the frequency of these problems. Communication: The Lead MA assists the Lead Front Office Coordinator in managing communications between the front and back office, with an emphasis on enhancing and improving communication as needed. The Lead MA will develop a schedule for cleaning and stocking rooms, assign specific MAs to rooms, and periodically check each MA’s work. Supervision of medical assisting side work. The Lead MA will collaborate with the Practice Leader and clinicians to determine equipment and supplies for each room and develop a standard positioning for each item, ensuring rooms are consistently set up. The Lead MA (or designee) will assume responsibility for ordering all medical supplies, vaccines, and injectables from approved vendors, ensuring a monthly ordering routine that keeps the practice well‑stocked. The Lead MA will coordinate with the Practice Leader on budget development and vendor pricing during contract renewals. The Lead MA will check the emergency kit once per month to ensure no missing or expired medications or supplies. The Lead MA will participate in the employee hiring, review, and disciplinary processes for medical assisting staff, providing feedback to physicians and the Practice Leader as needed. The Lead MA will assist other MAs as a triage coordinator, helping them better organize their time and improve service to the clinician group. The Lead MA provides backup support for the medical assistant team, performing all functions of a medical assistant. The Lead MA is responsible for approving PTO and time‑cards for the medical assistant staff, ensuring accurate reporting of time and attendance. Perform all other duties as required or assigned. This position may require working in multiple locations. Qualifications Education High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Licenses/Certifications Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program such as NHA or AMCA (or higher). BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required. Experience 5+ years of medical assisting experience, with progressive team leadership skills. Demonstrated leadership skills; one‑year supervisory experience preferred. Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and professionalism. Exceptional customer service skills. Ability to multitask. Knowledge of medical terminology. Expertise in tactful and professional communication. Experience with electronic medical records; proficiency in APeX software a plus. Accommodation Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. C.A.R.E.S. Standards MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust‑based environment for patients and colleagues. Health & Immunizations To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID‑19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Compensation The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Equal Employment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr MarinHealth