Medical Assistant II

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GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant II.

This position may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas, including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The Medical Assistant provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities such as checking schedules, organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms, assisting with walking transfers, dressing, specimen collection, preparation for exam, collecting patient history, checking vital signs, performing screenings per provider guidelines, assisting providers, charting, phone triage, medication administration, relaying instructions to patients/families, answering calls, and providing pertinent information; performs prescription verifications with physicians’ orders.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities such as sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab/X‑ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms and requisitions; scheduling appointments; patient check‑in and check‑out; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities such as respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with the immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a college course in medical assisting.

Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of an externship completed in a medical office. Experience working in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.

• Intermediate experience (4+ years) and/or acting more independently.
• Takes on some additional duties to assist the office.
• Strong and consistent performer.

• Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care practices and procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal history check. All applications must be completed in full for consideration. No phone calls or agencies, please.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff, and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.