GI Medical Assistant & Endoscopy Scope Technician

Ersilia; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ersilia is seeking a Medical Assistant/GI Scope Technician to support outpatient gastroenterology operations. You will assist providers, prepare exam rooms, document encounters, and perform high-level disinfection of GI scopes per regulatory standards.

You will also manage patient flow, schedule procedures, verify insurance, and help maintain supplies with a focus on safety, compliance, and quality patient care in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to lift, move, or position patients or equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for GI visits and procedures, taking accurate vitals, histories, and medication lists.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Perform patient education on procedure preparation and after-visit care.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Set up and restock exam rooms with required supplies and instruments.
• Perform high-level disinfection, cleaning, and reprocessing of endoscopes following guidelines.
• Leak testing, storage, and handling of scopes.
• Maintain documentation related to reprocessing cycles and equipment tracking.
• Monitor AER performance and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Ensure the endoscopy area meets cleanliness, workflow, and infection control standards.
• Manage patient flow and schedule appointments; verify insurance; assist with authorizations if needed.
• Maintain inventory of endoscopy supplies and disinfectants; follow OSHA/HIPAA.

Skills

Infection prevention

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

Ersilia is seeking a Medical Assistant/GI Scope Technician to support outpatient gastroenterology operations. You will assist providers, prepare exam rooms, document encounters, and perform high-level disinfection of GI scopes per regulatory standards.

You will also manage patient flow, schedule procedures, verify insurance, and help maintain supplies with a focus on safety, compliance, and quality patient care in a fast-paced clinic environment.