Lead Medical Assistant- (Raleigh, NC)

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we this fast-growing company you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

Make a Difference in Patient Care While Leading a High-Performing Team.

Alignment Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Medical Assistant to support exceptional member care while helping drive efficient clinic operations. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities serving as a key resource for the care team and helping ensure an outstanding experience for every member.

If you are passionate about patient-centered care enjoy mentoring others and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment we encourage you to apply.

The Lead Medical Assistant serves as a clinical and operational leader within the clinic supporting daily workflows mentoring team members and ensuring a seamless member experience. This role works closely with clinic leadership to promote operational excellence maintain quality standards and support care coordination efforts while continuing to provide direct patient support.

What Youll Do

Leadership & Clinic Operations

• Support the onboarding and training of new Medical Assistants as assigned by leadership.
• Assist with weekly and monthly operational reporting including infection control logs and administrative reporting.
• Help oversee daily clinic operations to ensure a smooth and efficient patient experience.
• Manage patient flow throughout the clinic supporting timely rooming intake and checkout processes.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to maintain inventory levels for medical and office supplies.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the clinic team in the absence of management.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and share best practices that enhance team performance and member satisfaction.

Patient Care & Member Support

• Complete comprehensive patient intake activities with demonstrated competency.
• Perform patient check-in and checkout functions including eligibility verification appointment scheduling confirmations EMR documentation and arrival processing.
• Complete HEDIS-related activities and other clinical alerts assigned to the Medical Assistant role in accordance with established protocols including management of home monitoring systems when applicable.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by supporting members with care coordination needs referrals chronic disease management program enrollment and other healthcare services.
• Assist members with questions concerns complaints and coordination of services across Alignment clinics primary care providers network providers and the health plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferably in a physician office including working knowledge of managed care.

Preferred:

Experience working with Medicare population preferred.

Experience working with internal medicine offices

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Training:
Required:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.

Preferred:

LVN/LPN or other higher nursing certifications accepted as well.

Required Specialized Skills:

Ability to communicate positively professionally and effectively while providing leadership coaching and collaboration.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build constructive relationships with members employees leadership vendors and community partners.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and basic statistical analysis.

Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and resolve complex issues effectively.

Excellent organizational problem-solving and time management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Licensure:

Required:

MA Certification or LVN/LPN Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Preferred:

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Why Join Alignment Health

Play a meaningful role in improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Lead and mentor fellow Medical Assistants while continuing to grow your own career.

Work alongside a collaborative mission-driven care team focused on delivering exceptional member experiences.

Contribute to operational improvements that directly impact patient outcomes and clinic performance.

Be part of an organization committed to innovation quality care and putting members first.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand walk sit use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment Healthcare LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.

If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact .

Pay Range: $44987.00 - $67480.00

Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location education responsibilities experience etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age protected veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation.

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