Medical Assistant (31818)

About the role

Connecticut GI, a division of GI Alliance, is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to join their South Windsor Care Center. This position is part of a rapidly growing gastroenterology practice with over 30 Care Centers across Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs (blood pressure, height, and weight)
• Updating patient’s medical history including medication list
• Appropriately documenting all patient phone calls and providing test results under the direction of the provider
• Familiarity with the prior authorization process
• Able to ask appropriate triage questions and accurately record in Epic EMR

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited MA program (preferred)
• At least one full year of medical assistant experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology (1+ year of healthcare experience)
• EMR experience is ideal, Epic experience is a plus
• The ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or 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 externship completed in a medical office
• Experience working in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred
• 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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retailer plan
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a 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
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

GI Alliance is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. The company values and celebrates the diversity of its physicians, staff, and patients.