Medical Assistant

Troy Gastroenterology P.C; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle GI Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across current and future locations. The role requires completing all levels of education and a Medical Assistant program, with 1–3 years of healthcare customer service experience.

The Medical Assistant will report to the Clinical Supervisor, work in a fast-paced team environment, and travel to support clinics as needed. Primary duties include assisting in examinations, handling patient history, vitals, and specimen

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completed Medical Assistant program or medical training course.
• 1–3 years customer service experience, preferably in healthcare.
• RMA or CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under physician/MLP guidance.
• Interview patients to verify medical history, medications, and allergies; record vitals.
• Prepare charts and exam rooms; restock supplies daily.
• Assist physician with procedures; hand instruments to doctor.
• Administer immunizations; obtain labs and x-rays as needed.
• Obtain medication authorizations; communicate with pharmacies and staff.
• Manage charts and appointment schedules as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or medical training course

RMA or CMA certification preferred

Job description

Schedule: Mon-Friday office hours schedule availability, no nights or weekends

Shift: General 8/hr shift (Shift times will vary with clinic schedule)

To aid in our rapid growth and continue to differentiate our patient experience, we’re hiring a Medical Assistant. This role will be required travel and perform assigned duties at all current locations and future acquired locations by Pinnacle GI Partners.

The ideal candidate will have a completed all levels of education to have achieved a High School or GED degree. Will have completed a medical training course or a Medical Assistant Program. Will have 1-3 years’ experience in customer service, preferably within a medical setting. The Medical Assistant will report directly to the Clinical Supervisor and demonstrate working within a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.

This role reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but not limited to; other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician and MLP by performing the following duties;
• Interviews patients to verify medical and surgical history, medications, and allergies. Measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, and documents in chart.
• Prep charts no later than the day before clinic
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Cleans and restocks exam rooms daily
• Assists Physician with procedure when needed
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Operates breath test equipment to administer routine diagnostic test. Calibrates equipment and contacts representative if repairs are needed. Checks supplies monthly and reorders if needed
• Administers patient immunizations
• Obtains x-ray, lab tests, and pathology results as needed. Obtains discharge summary, labs, x-ray, procedure notes and pathology for all in patient follow up visits
• Inventories drug samples and contacts reps when stock is low. Checks stock monthly for outdated drugs and discards them
• Obtains medication authorizations as needed Maintains open communication with physicians, MLP’s and triage nurses in order to carry out written orders with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Answers phone messages for prescription refills or sample requests. Reviews chart to verify medication orders. Discusses with physician or triage nurse if no orders on chart. All analgesic requests to be forwarded to Triage nurses. Refer to front office if appointment indicated. Document in patient’s chart.
• Phones in prescription requests to pharmacies and documents into patient’s chart, primarily e-scribe.
• Prints office schedules for next day

Qualifications

• Completion of High School or a GED program
• Completion of a Medical program or a Medical Assistant program
• Obtained RMA or CMA certification, preferred
• Obtain a minimum of 1-3 years customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Must demonstrate a high competency level with general computer applications and functions
• Must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening

Travel

Occasional travel after an established training period

About Pinnacle GI Partners

Pinnacle GI Partners is a gastrointestinal health company.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Rochester, Michigan, Pinnacle GI Partners offers patients comprehensive GI services encompassing general and sub-specialty gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, endoscopic surgery centers, infusion services, anesthesiology and pathology.

Our vision is to lead the way in gastrointestinal care. We aim to partner with physicians throughout the US to support them in providing great patient care within their communities, to ensure access to the leading edge of clinical practice and research, and to enable a more connected and caring patient experience.

Our model builds on the legacies of our partner practices and is focused on building a platform for the next generation of physicians to support GI care in their communities

Our company maintains substantial physician ownership and is backed by HIG Growth Partners, a leading US-based private equity investment firm with extensive experience in building highly successful healthcare companies.

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