Medical Assistant - Senior

Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant - Senior

Reports to: MA Coordinator

Supervisory Responsibilities: Medical site MAs

Job Summary:

Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving our community’s health by making quality comprehensive healthcare accessible to all. We strive to care for others as they want to be cared for.  

The Senior Medical Assistant (MA) is a member of a cross-disciplinary care team that includes health care providers, nurses, behavioral health providers, and other support staff. They support the mission and values of Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) by providing patient care and supporting the work of the medical team. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates the work of the MA team at their site to ensure consistent, safe and high-quality care is provided in collaboration with MA Coordinator  
• Provides lab operations support to the MA Coordinator, including but not limited to procurement, equipment maintenance, quality controls and compliance 
• Ensures clinical decisions are approved by direct supervisor, Northside Assistant Director and Director of Medical Services before implementation  
• Coordinates with MA Coordinator in the hiring, departure, and onboarding of MA staff   
• Utilizes EMR in patient care 
• Utilizes multiple resources for staff communication, providing timely follow up   
• Provides Datalogger maintenance support to the MA Coordinator and other organizational leaders  
• Provides risk incident report support to the MA Coordinator, site ADs and/or other organizational leaders 
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills 
• Provides all duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant 
• Other duties that support our shared work, as assigned 
• This description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities 

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals 
• Ability to run/write routine reports and documentation 
• Ability to speak effectively to the public in person or on the telephone 
• Fluently bilingual: English/Spanish; oral and written preferred 
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills 

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent  
• One-year medical assistant certificate from college or technical school preferred  
• At least two years' experience as a medical assistant  
• Familiarity with primary care medications 
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred 

Requirements

Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds 
• Ability to perform prolonged or extensive standing and walking 
• Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching 
• Ability to perform prolonged periods of time in front of a computer 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this work 
• We are required by federal law to verify identity and eligibility to work in U.S. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (Retirement plan, health insurance, childcare reimbursement) 
• Opportunities for professional development and growth 
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture 
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare experience in our community 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter that highlights your experience and how your unique background will contribute to our team. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Maple City Health Care Center is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the patients we serve.