LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Description

Sun Life Health is looking to hire someone like you!

Are you looking to become a part of an organization where you can grow not only in your career but as a person? Then Sun Life Health is where you want to be! We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity for a Lead Medical Assistant.

Sun Life Health is a healthcare organization of caring people that are guided by our core values of excellence, integrity, inclusion, education, and innovation. We have been a part of the community since 1976. We make a difference in our patients' lives by searching for talented, passionate people to join our team. Like you!

Here at Sun Life Health, you will become a valuable part of our mission, vision, and culture. Joining us means you will become a part of a collaborative environment, as we encourage new initiatives, fresh ideas, and a passion for community change.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

 Assist with the day-to-day operation of the patient care area while assisting support staff and working with the providers to assure physical and psychological support for the patients. Assists with orientation, training, and management of personnel. Relates effectively and maintains satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing department; participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and skills of personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform all required duties as outlined in the Medical Assistant job description
• Assure efficient patient flow is maintained and there is compliance with internal procedures in conjunction with the performance of duties as indicated in the appropriate job description for each employee
• Assure quality of care by maintaining and monitoring Clinical Staff according to standards of care while adhering to requirements of other governing and regulatory agencies
• Ensure operation of medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; reporting malfunctions, requesting repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory by anticipating needed supplies. Keep supply room stocked with adequate medical supplies, order necessary supplies monthly and perform inventory
• Assure adequate availability of VFC vaccines and oversees ordering to maintain needed stock, communicating need for additional private stock vaccine.
• Ensure compliance with ASIIS reporting
• Refer any clinical issues
• Provide orientation and training of back office Medical Assistant staff
• Assign work tasks, assure coverage for breaks, meals, meetings, and coordinate with Practice Manager regarding coverage for absences and vacation scheduling for all staff
• Adhere to expectations of required/mandatory in-services and certifications

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) preferred
• Eligible for a certification pay differential if certified and/or once certified. 
• Team Lead experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

***Compensation is dependent on the relevant year and months of experience.***

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US!

• Great Company Culture.
• Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance is served here!
• Rest and Relaxation. 2 weeks paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and sick time.
• Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, vision, Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Prepare for the Future. 403-(b) retirement plan

Diversity

We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We respect the human experience through sensitivity and non-judgmental acceptance of all people and their needs.

Equal Opportunity

Sun Life Family Health Center, Inc. ("SLFHC") is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, gender, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Drug-Free Work Environment

Sun Life Health supports a drug-free work environment.