Lead Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic

Title: Lead Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic

Employee Classification: Lead Medical Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-UNT Health Family Med-Gen-345400

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

UNT Health is the academic clinical practice for the Health Science Center. Focused on improving health outcomes to build a healthier community. UNT Health primary and multi-specialty care clinics are located on the UNTHSC campus in Fort Worth. Our care teams extend to local hospitals, surgery centers, and mobile and in-home care. UNT Health’s interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, and nurses work together while intentionally integrating healthcare, students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.

Position Overview

UNT Health Family Medicine is seeking a compassionate Lead Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team of healthcare providers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The Lead Medical Assistant will perform administrative, clerical and some clinical duties under the direction of a clinician or clinic supervisor. This role requires a candidate with strong organizational skills, a variable set of interests and skill set, and strong interpersonal communication abilities. Candidate must exhibit compassion, understanding, the ability to work well in teams, and the ability to function in a fast paced environment is critical for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a Certified Medical Assistant, have a CPR certification, graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, and one (1) year of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Medical office operations support knowledge.
• Ability to effectively manage time, to adjust to changes, and to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data and patient information.
• Ability to take initiative in identifying issues and solving problems.
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior medical office back, referral processing and appointment scheduling experience preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required and other relevant work experience.Medical Assistant certification, and CPR (BLS) certification.

Job Duties

• Optimize patient scheduling by managing patient flow and providing access to care. Following standard Department workflows, provides guidance to team members in maintaining patient flow.
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and materials. Informs clinic leadership of medical supplies to be ordered.
• Deliver culturally competent care that respects each patients individual beliefs.
• Onboard new clinical team members and provide training.
• Measure patient vital signs as standard of care. Perform procedures, injections, and administer vaccines as ordered by the provider. All care documented in the electronic health record.
• Oversees maintenance for compliance to ensure clinical equipment is UpToDate.
• Provides first level guidance to Medical Assistants for best practices in coordination with clinic supervisor/manager.

Physical Requirements

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon - Fri 8a-5p or 8:30a-5:30p

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.