LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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Summary: The Lead Medical Assistant provides direction and specialized medical office support, performs direct patient care, and reviews work of Medical Assistants. Highlights: 1. Provides direction to Medical Assistants and medical office support staff 2. Performs direct patient care and technical support services 3. Works with physicians and other licensed medical professionals Apply online at http://www.santacruzcountyjobs.com Paid holidays, excellent benefits, and CalPERS retirement! The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits! The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant. THE JOB: Under general supervision, provides direction in assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of Medical Assistants and medical office support staff; provides difficult or specialized medical office support and technical support services to physicians or other licensed medical professionals; performs direct patient care and treatment; and performs other work as required. One year of experience performing duties equivalent to a Medical Assistant for the County of Santa Cruz or other healthcare organization. Open positions are in either our Santa Cruz or Watsonville primary care clinic locations. Thorough knowledge of: • Clinic operations to include patient scheduling and provider needs • medical terminology particularly basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology • Oral and written communications. • Universal precautions Special requirements: Professional Certified Medical Assistant Certificate issued by 1) American Association of Medical Assistants, 2) The American Medical Technologists, 3) The California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants, 4) Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc., or 5) National Health Career Association. LIVE Here WORK Here PLAY Here