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Lead Medical Assistant
- WelbeHealth (Fresno, CA)
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WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing medical care and community-based services. Our values and participant focus lead the way no matter what.
The Lead Medical Assistant is accountable for assisting the medical staff in the safe and efficient delivery of medical services at the WelbeHealth clinic as directed. Under the general supervision of medical staff, the Lead Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical duties such as scheduling medical appointments, greeting participants, filing medical records, taking and recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Essential Job Duties:
+ Act as the medical assistant subject matter expert, participating as a designated clinic trainer and preceptor, providing peer support to other medical assistants, and assisting the clinic with special projects
+ Perform required pre-exam physical tests and general medical procedures (i.e., dressing changes and suture removal), assisting the physician during examinations as needed
+ Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as ordered and perform routine sterilization procedures of medical and dental equipment
+ Proactively review the onsite specialist calendar daily to ensure all available appointments are filled, and provide the weekly schedule to the specialists
+ Perform and document ordered procedures and care, as well as provide as-needed teaching to participants in accordance with scope of practice, as directed
Schedule participants for medical appointments with both WelbeHealth clinic providers and external specialty offices, documenting encounters in the EMR, monitoring appointment attendance, and informing participants and their team
Job Requirements:
+ Certification by a medical assistant certifying organization approved by the State Medical Board, and pass the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA)
+ Two (2) year degree program in medical assistance
+ Minimum of two (2) years of medical assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population preferred
+ Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members
**Benefits of Working at WelbeHealth:** Apply your clinical expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.
+ Work/life balance –we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, sick time
+ 401K savings + match
+ Full-time work available
+ Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
+ And additional benefits
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
Beware of Scams
Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to [email protected]
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