Lead Medical Assistant Cardiology
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Job Location:
New Britain, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Our Company
Were a physician-led patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices patients homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical Village Medical at Home Summit Health CityMD and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
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Job Description
The Lead Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the clinical team by providing guidance technical assistance and oversight of daily workflow operations. This role serves as a mentor to medical assistants supports onboarding and training monitors inventory (including pharmaceuticals) and helps maintain high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Support and Oversight
Serve as the primary point of contact for medical assistants with clinical questions or workflow concerns.
Provide real-time support in clinics to ensure efficient patient flow and adherence to protocols.
Step in to assist with patient care duties as needed.
Ensure timely patient flow and minimize provider downtime.
2. Training and Development
Train new medical assistants on clinical procedures EMR documentation and patient interaction.
Monitor progress of new hires and provide regular feedback to supervisors.
Conduct periodic skills assessments and identify opportunities for retraining or improvement.
Support continued education initiatives and maintain clinical standards.
3. Inventory Management
Monitor clinical and supply inventory including medications diagnostic supplies and PPE.
Coordinate with purchasing staff to ensure appropriate par levels and timely reorders.
Oversee organization and cleanliness of supply areas and exam rooms.
4. Drug Inventory Oversight
Track and log expiration dates of all injectable medications (e.g. Injectables and all medication used in exam rooms).
Ensure compliance with proper storage and handling protocols.
Coordinate with appropriate staff to remove or return expired or soon-to-expire medications.
Approve drug ordering.
5. Triage and Communication
Provide direction for scheduling urgent and referral appointments based on symptoms or history.
Help coordinate patient communication related to clinical follow-ups reschedules or treatment changes.
6. Leadership and Accountability
Model professionalism and teamwork within the clinical staff.
Serve as a liaison between clinical techs and management.
Promote a culture of respect safety efficiency and exceptional patient care.
Communicate regularly with clinical supervisor and practice leadership on staffing needs clinic flow or concerns.
Participate in staff meetings and provide updates or training refreshers to the team.
7. Staff Guidance & Mentoring
Serve as a resource for other medical assistants with questions about clinical procedures equipment or patient care.
Provide real-time troubleshooting and support during busy clinics.
Mentor and support new technicians during training assisting with skills development and procedural knowledge.
Help foster accountability by modeling professionalism and teamwork.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical Dental Life Disability Vision FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed gender/sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression (including transgender status) national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability genetic information marital status pregnancy military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local laws.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Summit Health has more than 2,500 providers, 12,000 employees, and over 340 locations in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. Determine your health needs and choose the provider that best fits your needs.
