Lead Certified Medical Assistant

CHI Health Clinic

Omaha, NE

Expired: January 25, 2022 Applications are no longer accepted.

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Overview

CHI Health has an immediate opportunity for a Lead Certified Medical Assistant located at our Family Practice Clinic off of 132nd and Center!! This position is working 4-10hr days with NO WEEKENDS!

CHI Health strives to care for you the way you care for your patients.

We understand you have personal responsibilities outside of your profession and also care about your well-being.

With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Direct Primary Plan (No copay, no deductible, and access to CHI Health provider 24/7)
Premium Access to our Family Care Program supporting your needs for childcare, pet care, and/or adult dependent care
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs
Flexible spending accounts

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Under the direction of the Practice Manager and health care provider, the Medical Assistant Lead takes a leadership role in the department, acting as a trainer, resource and mentor for other Medical Assistants and staff. Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. Involves extensive interaction with diverse populations including patients, family members and all members of the healthcare team.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Direct and guide back office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow.
Handle medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer ordered medications via, oral, topical, rectal, optic, ophthalmic, and/or inhaled.
Administer vaccines via oral, topically, by injection, and/or nasal administration.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Formulate and document patient care plans, charts, tests and examination results in the medical record.
Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or physician.
Work with healthcare provider to facilitate training of new hires and other training initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of medical assisting program accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP)

Licenses & Certification:

Active status on Nebraska Medication Aide Registry within 90 days of hire
Current/valid nationally recognized certification, registration or recognition for medical assistants (AAMA/CMA, RMA, NCMA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: