Medical Assistant

Overview

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant I.

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

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED, medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or college course in medical assisting.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Experience working in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.
• Requirements For Level I Status:
  Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision. Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.
• Performance Requirements:
  Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems; skill in performing medical assistance tasks; skill in written and verbal communications; ability to understand 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.

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.

Note:

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check. All applications must be completed in full for consideration. No phone calls or agencies. EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care