Medical Assistant Team Lead

Why CLS Health?

CLS Health is the largest physician-owned, multi-specialty group practice in the Houston metro. Our 25-year legacy of providing exceptional care to our community is grounded in our patient-first philosophy and provider-driven approach. Currently, we are growing exponentially and are building Comprehensive Care Facilities all across the Houston metro and are looking for great team members to join us.

We are Looking for:

A Medical Assistant Team Lead who has a key role within a healthcare facility or medical practice, responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of a team of medical assistants. Their primary objective is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the medical assistant team, as well as to support healthcare providers in delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

1. Team Supervision:

• Lead, guide, and mentor a team of medical assistants.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and workload.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing feedback and performance appraisals.

2. Patient Care:

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments as needed.
• Ensure that patient intake, assessments, and vital sign recordings are accurate and timely.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach, addressing patient concerns and providing emotional support when necessary.

3. Training and Development:

• Provide training to new medical assistants.
• Conduct ongoing training sessions to keep the team updated on best practices, new protocols, and changes in regulations.
• Identify opportunities for professional development and growth among team members.

4. Coordination:

• Coordinate with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, physicians, and administrative personnel, to optimize patient flow and care coordination.

5. Inventory and Supplies:

• Monitor and manage inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment.
• Place orders for necessary supplies, ensuring that the team has the required resources to perform their duties.

6. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that the team follows established protocols and standards of care.
• Conduct regular audits and quality assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

7. Compliance and Documentation:

• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and organizational policies.
• Oversee the accurate and timely documentation of patient records and procedures performed.

8. Emergency Response:

• Assist in responding to medical emergencies and implementing emergency protocols when necessary.

Education and Skills

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification preferred.
• Five years experience as a medical assistant with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What is your hourly rate desired?

Experience:

• Leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Medical Assistant: 5 years (Required)
• Insurance verification: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,300 - $45,900