Lead Medical Assistant - Mesa - Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Mesa No

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category:
Medical Assistants

Posting #: 969821

Employee Type:
Full-Time

Job Title:

Lead Medical Assistant – Pediatric Gastroenterology

Location:

5131 E Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Medical Assistant to join our Pediatric Gastroenterology team. The role provides floor leadership, patient care, staff supervision, credential maintenance, and cross‑department collaboration in a dynamic pediatric specialty environment.

• Certification: RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) through AMT or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) through AAMA – no other certifications accepted.
• BLS Certification:
  Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or possession of MA certification from AAMA or AMT).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in a healthcare and/or pediatric setting.

• Provide floor leadership and manage appointment scheduling, room oversight, and staffing assignment.
• Lead daily huddles and facilitate effective clinical and service operations.
• Assist with direct patient care and perform duties of a Medical Assistant as needed.
• Oversee staff competency, monitor scope of practice, and report concerns.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and diagnostic test regulations; conduct quality audits.
• Maintain credentials, attend conferences, and support educational growth.
• Collaborate with other leads, managers, and clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

Climbing – Occasionally;
Feeling, Fine Motor Skills, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching – Frequently;
Hearing, Walking, Near Vision, Far Vision, Color Discrimination – Constantly;
Sitting, Standing – Frequently;
Talking, Tasting, Smelling – Frequently;
Use of keyboard/mouse/computer – Constantly;
Lift up to 35 pounds – Constantly;
Lift >35 pounds – Occasionally.

Occupational Exposure/Risk:
Inside office, Outdoor weather, Extreme temperatures, Confined areas, High places, Extreme noise, Airborne communicable diseases, Bloodborne pathogens, Fumes, Hazardous materials, Radiation, Toxic/caustic chemicals – Applicable.

Mission
:
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision
:
Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

Values
:

• We place children and families at the center of all we do.
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way.
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact.
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future.
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable.