Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

BENBROOK GASTROENTEROLOGY – BUTLER
104 Technology Dr
Ste. 202
Butler, PA 16001, USA

The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration under the direction of the Nurse and/or physician. The incumbent also carries out clerical, quality control and performance improvement initiatives in support of the physician practice.

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practice policies.
• Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment.
• Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Ensure documentation completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
• Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
• Answer telephone calls, take accurate messages and relay them to appropriate staff.
• Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information and enter it into the billing system.
• Accurately enter diagnosis‑based codes and charges into the billing system.
• Complete necessary forms and letters for continued patient care.
• Ensure patient safety by adhering to policies and infection control processes.
• Label all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Assist in continuous survey readiness and quality control monitoring.
• Practice National Patient Safety Goals consistently.
• Schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
• Provide exit counseling and education including scheduling of testing.
• Prepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight.
• Perform control studies and maintain log books according to policy.
• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies daily.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑examination education and counseling.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, organization, independent critical‑thinking, and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex topics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).

• Previous outpatient office experience.

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Act 33 renewal
• Act 34 renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Friends & Family CPR

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic, the use of goggles, face shield, and mask is required according to CDC guidelines.

Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of protection class. Applicants will be informed of their rights according to federal employment laws.