Medical Assistant II (32120)

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, such as checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients with various tasks; collecting patient history; checking vital signs; performing screenings; assisting providers; charting; phone triage; medication administration; relaying instructions; answering calls; providing information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, such as sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; completing forms/requisitions; scheduling appointments; patient check-in and check-out; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, such as respecting/promoting patient rights; responding to emergency codes; sharing problems with supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Knowledge and Skills

• 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

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.