Elliot Health System - Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - Full Time

RemoteWorker US; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Gastroenterology Medical Assistant to join their collaborative care team. This role offers the chance to work with patients facing complex gastrointestinal conditions, providing essential care and support. As a vital part of the team, you'll perform key responsibilities such as vital signs measurement, medication reviews, and specimen processing. With a focus on professional growth, this position provides an excellent opportunity to expand your skill set while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• 1-3 years of medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visit charts and perform rooming activities for provider visits.
• Obtain and document vital signs and condition-specific measurements.
• Manage clinical supplies and handle prior authorization processes.

Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication List Review

Patient Care

Point of Care Testing

Specimen Collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE

Tools

Computer/EMR

Job description

Position Summary - $3,000 sign on bonus!

The Gastroenterology Medical Assistant works as part of the care team to provide professional care to patients with conditions such as irritable bowel disease, Crohn’s, colitis, esophageal motility issues, pelvic floor problems, and Hepatitis C. Medical Assistant responsibilities include Vital Signs, Medication List Review, and Video Capsules. This complex specialty provides an opportunity for the ideal MA candidate to be an integral part of the patient’s care team. Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team will work together to support you as you expand your MA skillset.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results, emergency/urgent care reports, discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
• Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
• Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
• Obtains, documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
• Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.
• Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.
• Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
• Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE strongly recommended.
• Software/Hardware: Computer/EMR experience preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

And more!