Lead Medical Assistant

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a Clinical Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day back‑office operations at a high‑volume outpatient care setting. This role combines hands‑on clinical expertise with team leadership and operational oversight. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys coaching clinical staff, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a small clinical support team, including medical assistants and technicians

Manage daily back‑office operations, staffing coverage, scheduling, payroll review, and PTO approvals

Support patient care delivery by assisting clinically as needed to ensure smooth patient flow

Partner with leadership to meet quality, performance, and patient experience metrics

Monitor clinical performance indicators and use data to drive improvements

Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing development of clinical staff

Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and internal clinical standards

Manage medical supplies, equipment readiness, and preventative maintenance

Address staff performance concerns and implement coaching or corrective actions when necessary

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Active LPN license or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) certification

Minimum 5 years of experience in an outpatient clinical or healthcare setting

At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience with direct reports

Strong clinical knowledge, including vital signs, specimen collection, medication administration, and patient triage

Experience working with EMR systems

BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting geriatric patient populations

Background in value‑based or primary care environments

Exposure to quality metrics, audits, or clinical dashboards

Bilingual (Spanish or Creole) a plus

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.

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