Medical Assistant

Duties

• Work with providers to room office visit pts, which consists of greeting pts, taking vitals, entering history in the EMR and updating medication lists.
• Keeping exam room clean and stocked with medical supplies.
• Aiding providers with rectal exams and hemorrhoid banding procedures.
• Performing testing such as Fibroscans, bone density and breath tests.
• Prior authorizations for medication and infusion drugs.
• Maintaining logs for expiring infusion medication drugs with each patient's insurance and renewing when needed.
• Scheduling testing and procedures for patients after their office visits and from incoming PCP requests.
• Spanish and Portuguese speaking is a plus, but not required.

Requirements

• Greet and room patients, ensuring appropriate patient flow.
• Update patient's medical chart with accurate and timely documentation.
• Manage phone triage and take appropriate action under the direction of the provider.
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders.
• Provide patient education as well as personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to acknowledge physiological and psychological needs.
• Under direction from providers, process refills for prescriptions following clinic protocol.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with fellow clinic employees, managers and providers.
• Take direction and initiate actions that will allow cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more.
• Tickets at Work program providing discounts on various activities.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement.
• Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life / AD&D, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet, and more.
• Participation in the Tickets at Work program offering discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

Location

Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country.

About the Role

We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.