Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

GI Alliance; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in New Orleans seeks an experienced Medical Assistant I to support clinicians in both clinical and administrative tasks. This role involves assisting with patient care, preparing exam rooms, collecting specimens, and helping with patient flow during procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or MA credential and at least one year in a medical setting; Gastroenterology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or MA diploma from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent medical facility experience as a medical assistant.
• Gastroenterology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and exam procedures.
• Handle clerical tasks, patient check-in/out, scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Manage patient flow, vital signs, specimen collection, and charting.
• Provide patient education and answer calls with triage.
• Participate in maintaining EMR and handling medical records.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical records

Phone triage

Clerical tasks

Gastroenterology experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or related coursework

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

GI Alliance in New Orleans seeks an experienced Medical Assistant I to support clinicians in both clinical and administrative tasks. This role involves assisting with patient care, preparing exam rooms, collecting specimens, and helping with patient flow during procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or MA credential and at least one year in a medical setting; Gastroenterology experience is preferred.