Experienced Lead Medical Assistant - La Canada, United States - Optimum Medical Group

Description

About Optimum Medical Group:

Optimum Medical Group is a family practice in La Canada that prides itself on excellent care and personal attention to our patient population.

We strive to create an enjoyable and dynamic work environment that gives each of our employees the opportunity to contribute and reach their personal career goals.

The Position:

We are seeking an office manager who has experience in managing a medical practice and as a medical assistant (with MA certificate).

Our office manager is an essential member of our collaborative and hard-working team. Their primary duty is to make sure our medical practice runs smoothly. Each day you will work closely with our staff and providers to ensure optimal patient care.

This means managing, leading and coordinating the various office staff, including our receptionist and medical assistants, always prioritizing quality service and patient satisfaction.

You will assess and resolve any employee issues that arise, with the goal of maintaining a supportive environment that helps everyone thrive.

You will also be the point person for patient communications, handling any complaints with a compassionate and friendly demeanor.

When our medical assistants need additional help, you will be available to assist in rooming patients and obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.

You will analyze and organize office operations and procedures such as distributions of forms, flow of correspondence, electronic document filing, requisition of supplies, and coordination with our billing department.

You will be the primary liaison between the patients ( including our concierge patients) and our physician providers.


Other duties include:

Overseeing the maintenance of business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs.

• Maintaining a pleasant and clean reception area.
• Assisting the physicians in medication refills and prescriptions.
• Managing provider schedules and concierge appointments.
• Scanning, uploading, and retrieving medical records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree preferred
• Office management experience (Extensive experience may be considered equivalent to education)
• Certification obtained from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Experience with EMR, Quickbooks and Excel.

Benefits:

Hourly compensation ranging from $25 to $26 depending on experience.
10 Paid Vacation Days per year
Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
8 Paid Holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving)
Medical insurance coverage
Retirement account options, including 401k.


Pay:
$ $26.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Primary care specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Vital signs: 2 years (required)
• Practice management: 5 years (preferred)
• EMR systems: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (required)

Work Location:
In person