Medical Assistant Lead Surgery Orthopedics

Advocate Health

Base: $24.10 - $36.15 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Direct and indirect patient care
Staff scheduling and coordination
Clinical coverage and office procedures
This role is responsible for leading daily team operations, ensuring clinical and administrative standards are met while supporting patient care in orthopedic surgery

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading daily team operations, ensuring clinical and administrative standards are met while supporting patient care in orthopedic surgery.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and career development programs.
  • The organization is a national leader in clinical innovation and provides equitable care with over 155,000 teammates across multiple states.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for leading daily team operations, ensuring clinical and administrative standards are met while supporting patient care in orthopedic surgery.

Salary

Base: $24.10 - $36.15 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct and indirect patient care
  • Staff scheduling and coordination
  • Clinical coverage and office procedures
  • Process and 6S audits
  • Team training and performance management
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Basic keyboarding and typing skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with EMR and scheduling systems
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution and service recovery
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Resource management skills
  • Participation in process improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • CMA or RMA certification from recognized national organizations
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by American Heart Association
  • Graduate of accredited healthcare program or one year related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associates degree in Medical Assistance preferred
  • Compliance with licensure and annual competencies
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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