Gastroenterology Medical Assistant – Multi-Location Support

Connecticut, LLC; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Friendly working environment

Family atmosphere

Job summary

PACT MSO Gastroenterology Center in Hamden, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy gastroenterology office. The role includes clinical and administrative tasks and requires flexibility to float between Hamden, Milford, Guilford, with occasional travel to Bridgeport.

Hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, completion of a medical assisting program, and MA certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills with use of an electronic medical record required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Excellent quality of work including attention to detail.
• Excellent judgment and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to room and complete patient intake per EHR workflow.
• Performs and assist any procedures requested by the provider.
• Review schedules and organize patient flow, prepare pre-visit preparations for patients.
• Recalls on patient visits
• Proper maintenance of medical waste and laundering of patient linen apparel
• Resuscitation equipment maintenance
• Document any telephone communication involving a patient in EHR
• Triage patient calls; Physician calls triage and physician to physician communication
• Coordinating physician schedule by making appointments/rescheduling.
• Responsible for schedule utilization, cancelation and wait list management.
• Schedules tests, procedures, and lab appointments.
• Obtains authorization if test or procedure is within 24-48 hours of scheduled time.
• Call patients with results, enters follow up/recalls in EHR
• Provides patient education for test and procedure preparations, directions to the facility, and contact information.
• Performs other assignments/projects from time to time as authorized by management.
• Proper maintenance of inventory levels in exam rooms, through ordering, receipt and restocking of supplies
• Report visits from VNA to physicians and intake orders from physicians to VNA
• Pre and post op discussions with patients
• Communicates with patient when Office Visit is required before refills can be completed.
• Fill out all FMLA and Short-term Disability forms

Skills

Electronic Medical Records

Verbal and written communications

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

HS diploma or GED

Medical assisting program completed

MA certification

0-5 years experience in medical setting

Job description

PACT MSO Gastroenterology Center in Hamden, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy gastroenterology office. The role includes clinical and administrative tasks and requires flexibility to float between Hamden, Milford, Guilford, with occasional travel to Bridgeport.

Hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, completion of a medical assisting program, and MA certification.