Medical Assistant

Gastro Health; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gastro Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians across our growing network. You will assist with patient care, manage administrative tasks, and help maintain a positive patient experience in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Key responsibilities include patient triage, EMR data entry, specimen handling, procedure setup, and collaboration with Care Coordinators. BLS certification is required, with MA coursework or certification preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• 2+ years’ experience as a medical assistant in a medical office
• Completion of MA course is desirable; certification is desirable

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patients who are late or walk-ins with available providers
• Greet the patient and escort to the assigned exam room
• Triage patient and enter history and vitals into the EMR
• Enter current medications and prescriptions into the EMR
• Perform Meaningful Use requirements pertaining to the MA role
• Check open orders or missing test results
• Assist physician with procedures and maintain sterile technique
• Disinfect instruments and keep rooms neat and clean
• Replenish exam room with medical supplies; support Care Coordinator
• Draw blood and utilize the LIS; report lab discrepancies
• Set up procedure and operating rooms for surgical procedures
• Obtain and set up equipment; ensure cleanliness and readiness
• Assist in maintenance of patient care area equipment and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Multi-tasker

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Education

Medical Assistant course

Certification desirable

Job description

About Gastro Health:

Gastro Health is an extensive and diverse group of professionals dedicated to digestive and liver health. Now with more than 120 locations in seven states, our team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nutritionists, technicians, and support team are on a mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

Position Summary:

As a Medical Assistant at Gastro Health, your role is crucial in supporting healthcare providers and ensuring efficient clinical operations. You will assist with patient care, perform administrative tasks, and contribute to a positive patient experience. Your attention to detail, empathy, and organizational skills contribute to delivering exceptional care and maintaining a smooth clinical environment.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in coordinating patients who are late or walk-ins with available providers
• Greet the patient introduce yourself, and escort the patient to the assigned exam room
• Triage patient, take vitals, chief complaint, and past and present history into to Electronic Medical Records system
• Enter all current medications and prescription data into the EMR system
• Know how to perform all Meaningful Use requirements that pertain to the MA Department
• Check for open orders or missing test results
• Assist physician with procedure(s)
• Disinfect instruments using proper disinfecting techniques
• Ensure all work areas and exam rooms are neat and clean
• Replenish the exam room with medical supplies.
• Support Care Coordinator when necessary
• Draw blood and utilize the laboratory information system
• Know laboratory terminology and how to handle lab discrepancies and issues
• Meet with lab reps. and implement any new study techniques involving the lab or MA team
• The MA should be competent in technical skills, including taking and recording vital signs, artificial ventilation, and CPR.
• Able to recognize and report hazardous equipment.
• Able to set up the procedure room and operating room for specific surgical procedures using proper sterile technique.
• Obtains and sets up equipment and supplies for patient care. Checks equipment for cleanliness and preparedness.
• Assists in the maintenance of patient care area equipment and supplies by proper cleaning care and utilization.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications/Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course is desirable. Certification is desirable.
• 2+ years’ experience as a medical assistant in a medical office required

Required Skills And Abilities

• Multi-tasker
• Attention to detail
• Effective communicator

Why You'll Thrive at Gastro Health

We look for team members who embody our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Empowerment, Continuous Improvement, Positive Attitude, and Customer Focus. These values guide how we care for our patients, support one another, and deliver exceptional healthcare every day.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and use of a computer and other office equipment.
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting (up to 25 lbs.), and stair climbing, as applicable.
• Frequent verbal, written, and electronic communication.
• Office and/or clinical healthcare environment with regular interaction with patients, providers, staff, and visitors.
• Occasional travel, evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required based on business needs.

Communication Requirements

• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and understand English to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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