Med Asst LeadDepartment: Gastroenterology-CMHEntity: Peoria Service AreaJob Category: Patient CareEmployment Type: Full - TimeJob ID: 46705Experience Required: Not IndicatedEducation Required: HS Diploma/GEDShift: DayLocation: Peoria, ILUsual Schedule: M-F 8a-4pmOn Call Requirements: noWork Location: Carle West Endoscopy CenterWeekend Requirements: noHoliday Requirements: noEmail a Friend Save Save Apply NowPosition Summary:The Lead Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) oversees the activity for assigned clinical departments under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor. Collaborates with Nursing Supervisor to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained and department workflows are effective and efficient. The Lead MA is involved in training and onboarding of new MA's or CMA's, assists with annual MA or CMA competencies, provides patient care, assists with in-basket work/ work ques, oversees schedule, and communicates directly and regularly with management.Qualifications:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Leadership and organizational skills, Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others, capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures, demonstrated compassion and caring in dealing with others.Essential Functions:Performs essential job functions as Medical AssistantInvolved in safety6 as a safety ambassadorOnboarding and training new Medical Assistant and Patient Surgery SchedulersMaintains departmental logs and auditsPerforms other duties as assignedOversees Providers clinical and procedure schedulesWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.