Lead Medical Assistant

Company: Neighborhood Healthcare
Location: Valley Center
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

About Us Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969, and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you. Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00pm. ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE The Lead Medical Assistant will support various providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses to provide excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will work with clinical supervisors and nurses to provide training to new and less experienced medical assistants (MA). Additionally, it communicates with patients and performs clinical services to ensure high quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Patient Care: Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public Provider and Team Support: Works with registered nurses to train and mentor new medical assistants in the back-office area to ensure all tasks on the training checklist are complete Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives Clinical Administration: Monitors patient flow in the back office and cross covering, as needed Adjusts daily assignments and schedules to provide sufficient MA coverage during all patient contact times, including lunch breaks Monitors the daily assignment for completing tasks, such as recording of daily temperatures of refrigerators/freezers, stocking exam rooms, empty biohazardous waste, and other related tasks Maintains sufficient supplies to perform tasks in the back-office area. Reports equipment failures and responds appropriately to correct the problem Provides input into the evaluations of the medical assistants working in the back office Leads back-office meetings and attends other required meetings Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school/GED required Valid medical assistant certificate from an accredited program required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines- may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards. Two years medical assistant experience required Lead or supervisory experience preferred ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred Intermediate computer and data entry skills Must use sound judgment to anticipate needs of patients and providers Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care Exemplify compassion to patients and team members Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Farsi, or English/Arabic preferred - must be able to pass Language Proficiency Test if bilingual skills are needed Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner Physical Requirements Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight Ability to stand for long periods of time COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPAA) Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more! Pay range: $27.21 to $38.09 per hour, depending on experience and additional qualifications. Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.

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