MA Lead and Trainer - Lone Tree Pediatrics

OnPoint Medical Group • Lone Tree, CO

1d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

OnPoint Medical Group is searching for an outstanding Medical Assistant Lead and Trainer to join our team at Lone Tree Pediatrics! Come join a great group of medical professionals as our network continues to grow!

OnPoint Medical Group is a physician-led network of skilled Primary and Urgent care providers who are committed to expanding access to quality healthcare in the most effective and affordable manner possible.

Our "Circle of Care" has one primary goal – to ensure the health and wellness of members and their families. We do this by providing access to a comprehensive menu of medical services from one unified physician group in their neighborhoods. With doctors, nurses, specialists, labs and medical records all interlinked and coordinated, patient care has never been in better hands.

The MA Lead and Trainer in a pediatric clinic setting is required to perform all duties of the Medical Assistant and functions as the resource person and trainer to the non-licensed staff. The lead acts as a liaison between management and staff and is responsible for training new medical assistants on pediatric-specific protocols and procedures. The MA Lead and Trainer assists with patient care providing first level counseling to staff and training on pediatric care best practices. Keeps manager apprised of early personnel issues and training needs. This position is a Monday – Friday and includes Saturday rotations. Hours will be determined with clinic leadership to ensure appropriate coverage at open and close.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) or other similar healthcare program with experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Maintain certifications per state guidelines
• Strong computer skills required. EMR experience required
• Current BLS and/or PALS card
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and training materials
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to calculate pediatric medication dosages accurately
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to assess training needs and develop appropriate solutions
• Must have a high level of energy with the ability to adjust to any justifiable pace
• Make decisions based more on fact than feeling
• Exhibit behavior which emphasizes compassion, quality, loyalty and conscientiousness
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with pediatric patients, their families and staff members
• Patience and understanding when working with children
• Strong teaching aptitude

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in pediatric healthcare
• Training or teaching experience
• Experience with pediatric-specific EMR systems
• Experience with childhood vaccination management
• Nationally recognized as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the medical assistant role with focus on pediatric care
• Takes action based on constructive performance evaluations -- staff development and training
• Maintains confidentiality when interacting with pediatric patients, families, personnel and the public
• Ensures personnel are competent in their job responsibility through orientation, training, skills evaluation, annual competencies
• Develops and implements training programs for medical assistants specific to pediatric care
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of P&P manual and trains staff on implementation
• Maintains positive public relations image with peers, patients and visitors by presenting a positive, helpful attitude
• Maintains a neat, clean and functional workstation
• Trains staff on principles of body mechanics in mobilizing objects and pediatric patients
• Has working knowledge and location of policy and Procedure manuals and ensures staff training on: 1. Safety 2. Infection control 3. Administration 4. MSDS manual 5. Disaster 6. Clinic/Practice-specific pediatric protocols
• Coordinates and leads staff meetings and training sessions as required
• Completes required certifications; becomes proficient in clinic systems and procedures, and maintains knowledge in all policies, practices and procedures related to pediatric care.
• Follows all HIPAA standards, policies and procedures and ensures staff compliance
• Performs duties to achieve or exceed established service standards.
• Conducts regular training sessions on pediatric-specific medical protocols, including but not limited to: 1. Proper vaccination procedures and documentation 2. Pediatric vital signs and growth chart tracking 3. Age-appropriate communication with children and parents 4. Common pediatric conditions and appropriate responses

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options for you and your dependents
• Dental, and Vision, for you and your qualified dependents
• Company Paid life insurance
• Voluntary options for short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• AFLAC Plans
• FSA options
• Eligible for 401(k) after 6 months of employment with a 4% match that vests immediately
• Paid Time-Off earned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed