Medical Assistant

NewCo GI; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCo GI is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide organization and support to the assigned provider. You will handle patient clinical triage, EMR chart documentation, and medication refills while serving as a liaison between patients and doctors.

The role includes back-office preparation, phlebotomy, and occasional travel to satellite offices. A CMA and BLS/CPR are preferred; high school diploma and 2 years MA experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years MA experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (preferred).
• BLS/CPR (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Triage patients during clinical hours and document in EMR.
• E-scribe medications and manage patient messages.
• Coordinate patient flow and check out as needed.
• Travel to satellite offices to assist when directed by DCO or superiors.
• Maintain exam rooms and back-office supplies.

Skills

EMR documentation

Patient triage

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years MA experience

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

BLS/CPR (preferred)

Job description

Full-time

Description

Position: Medical Assistant

Reports to: Director of Clinical Operations (DCO)

Overtime Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Scope: Responsible for providing organization and support to assigned provider. Responsible for Patient Clinical Triage and EMR chart documentation, handling all patient phone calls and acting as liaison between the patient and the doctor, refilling and prior authorization of all patient medications, preparation of back office clinical charts for daily schedule. As well as a multitude of tasks related to back office medical assistance functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Triages patients during clinical hours-to induce necessary documentation with EMR.
• E-scribing of medication.
• Coordinates the patient flow from the back office, including check out as needed.
• Addresses all patent messages and internal messages daily.
• Prepares any clinical charts at least two days in advance and assures that all results are in the system.
• Scans all paperwork into the EMR once the note is completed.
• Return patient phone calls daily.
• Schedule office appointments and procedure appointments.
• Discuss preparations for procedures and ordered tests by physician.
• Complete tasks from the provider daily, scribe for the provider during office appointments.
• Act as a liaison on behalf of the provider for positive patient care.
• Prior authorizations, phlebotomy, refill requests, capsule endoscopy, and other procedures.
• Maintains inventory/order/cleanliness of assigned exam rooms and workstations
• Travels to satellite offices to assist, when necessary, as directed by DCO or superiors.
• Provides back-office assistance for other providers as needed.
• Ability to work at other locations as needed.
• Will perform other duties and tasks as assigned by superiors.
• Must be open to cross training and learning other areas as needed

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

High school or equivalent

2 years MA experience

Phlebotomy experience

License/Certification:

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

BLS/CPR (preferred)

Salary Description

$19-$24 Per hour depending on experience