Medical Assistant | 5th St Clinic | Gastroenterology

Current Monument Health employees: apply via the internal career site in Workday.

About the role

As a Medical Assistant at Monument Health, you will be an essential team member providing compassionate, patient-focused care in an ambulatory clinic setting. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver direct and indirect patient care, actively participate in team-based care, and perform tasks in accordance with Monument Health policies and procedures. Our vision is to be one team, listen, be inclusive, and show we care—doing the right thing every time.

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Complete patient rooming procedures, including vital signs, data collection, and other clinic-specific components within outlined scope.
• Administer and document unit dose medications and immunizations accurately, following clinic policy and successful training/competency.
• Perform EKGs and laboratory testing per the clinic’s CLIA license after successful training/competency.
• Ensure accurate, clear, and concise documentation in patient records within outlined scope; may function as a provider scribe after training.
• Complete assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance/ordering as directed.
• Assist with scheduling follow-up care/appointments as ordered.
• Distribute pre-printed/pre-approved patient education materials; direct patient questions to provider or RN.
• Function within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or accredited training program.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (MA) by one of the following certifying bodies:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification (American Heart Association) within 60 days of hire or transfer. Some departments may require certification sooner.
• Medical Assistants hired between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2024, may be granted 6 months to obtain national certification. Those hired after July 1, 2024, must hold certification upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• 1+ years of healthcare experience.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Retirement plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Instant pay for qualifying positions.
• Paid Time Off accrual bank.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Excellent pay differentials for qualifying positions.
• Flexible scheduling.

Pay

Starting pay rate range: $20.45 - $23.51 per hour, determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time). Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.