Gastroenterology Medical Assistant - Patient Care

United Digestive; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive in Marietta, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care, chart management, and clerical tasks. You will triage, collect histories, and coordinate tests and results, while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires 2–3 years of gastroenterology experience, current CMA/RMA status, and proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Office. Travel is as needed for business requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Certified or Registered Medical Assistant; CPR certification preferred.
• 2–3 years of specialty clinical experience, gastroenterology preferred.
• Medical assistant must be computer literate and able to operate healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors schedule and organizes patient flow for visits or procedures.
• Accompanies patients to exam room, collects history, and supports physicians.
• Schedules and obtains results, communicates results to physicians and patients.
• Performs or assists with in-office procedures and ancillary services.
• Manages patient charts; scans forms into the EMR promptly.
• Prepares charts in the EMR before physician visits.
• Enters prescription refill requests into the EMR.
• Maintains exam rooms, sterilization, supplies, and equipment.
• Counsels patients on medical treatment and procedures when needed.
• Responds to emails/voicemails and returns calls promptly.
• Ensures timely information exchange with UD staff for payments.
• Promotes HIPAA confidentiality and participates in staff meetings.
• Cross-trains in other office functions as directed by Practice Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Clinical multitasking

HIPAA compliance

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Digestive in Marietta, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care, chart management, and clerical tasks. You will triage, collect histories, and coordinate tests and results, while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires 2–3 years of gastroenterology experience, current CMA/RMA status, and proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Office. Travel is as needed for business requirements.