Posting Note: Certified Lead Medical Assistant – Dermatology

Location: 1919 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

We are seeking an experienced Certified Lead Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced Dermatology team. This leadership role requires a strong clinical background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to support daily clinic operations while delivering exceptional patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Medical Assistant certification is required. Only the following certifications will be accepted:

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
No other Medical Assistant certifications will be considered.

Minimum one (1) year of Lead Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.

Minimum one (1) year of experience assisting with in-office procedures, including minor surgical procedures (e.g., excisions, biopsies, mole removals, or similar procedural support).

Demonstrated experience supervising or directing staff, including assigning daily workflow, supporting staffing needs, and overseeing day-to-day clinic operations.


Preferred Experience

Dermatology experience strongly preferred.
Candidates from specialties such as ENT, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Primary Care, or other procedural specialties with hands-on experience assisting with in-office procedures are encouraged to apply.
Experience preparing procedure trays, maintaining procedural supplies, and supporting providers during minor office-based procedures.


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, communicates effectively with providers and staff, demonstrates strong organizational skills, and can independently manage clinic workflow while providing high-quality patient care.


Please note: Candidates seeking their first leadership opportunity without prior Lead Medical Assistant experience will not be considered for this position.

The Lead Medical Assistant performs all duties of the Medical Assistant while functioning as the resource person to non-licensed staff. This position acts as a working lead for the day to day operations of the designated clinic. The lead is a liaison between management and staff and keeps the leadership team apprised of early personnel issues. The daily duties of this position include direction of work flow and patient care under a licensed health care professional. The position drives communication between clinical staff to ensure safety, quality, and overall process compliance. The Lead Medical Assistant reports to the Manager, Ambulatory Business Operations. Additional direction is received from the Clinical Manager, Division Chief, RN's, PA's and/or Physician Leads as appropriate.

• Provides floor leadership to assigned clinic(s).
  
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to appointment & schedule management, daily room oversight, daily staffing assignment, and compliance monitoring to ensure appropriate standards.
  • Leads and facilitates daily huddles for effective and efficient clinical and service operations.
• Assists with direct patient care.
  
  • This position is a working lead that has the ability to work as a Medical Assistant as needed.
  • Communicates effectively to families and co-workers while demonstrating a caring attitude.
  • Initiates first-line service recovery when appropriate.
• Assists with staff supervision and oversight.
  
  • Continually monitors staff competency and scope of practice and reports observed concerns to clinical or operational manager as appropriate.
  
  • Includes monitoring of policies, procedures, and compliance of diagnostic tests including follow up communication with patients.
  
  • Performs quality audits as directed.
  
  • Facilitates completion of occurrence reports when needed.
• Serves as a resource to ensure proper on boarding & training of staff.
  
  • Specific duties include but are not limited to: preceptor course completion, peer leadership training, service excellence & patient flow expectations, and use of tools for reporting (clinic timing, no-show, health information system and occurrence reporting).
• Is responsible for successful and effective Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary collaboration.
  
  • Collaborates daily with other leads, Business Manager, Clinical Manager, RN's, NP's and Physicians as needed to ensure smooth, efficient flow for quality patient care. Daily reporting includes but is not limited to written &/or verbal documentation of concerns/suggestions to include patient data & staffing concerns, through-put issues/suggestions, and supply/equipment inventory/issues to Manager as appropriate.
  
  • Works alongside peers with responsibilities in addition to existing patient care role.
• Is responsible for maintaining credentials, certifications, and licensures.
  
  • Participates in conferences and meetings for educational growth.
  
  • Represents the department as a leader (first adopter) on organizational initiatives.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

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