Medical Assistant

Gastro Health; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gastro Health, LLC is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Kirkland, WA. This role offers excellent work-life balance with no weekends or evenings, along with a competitive compensation package. As part of our collaborative team, you'll engage in patient care, assist with medical procedures, and ensure smooth office operations while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Discretionary profit-sharing contributions

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Discounts at local fitness clubs

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Endoscopy office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting providers with rectal exams and procedures.
• Greeting patients, taking vitals, and updating medical charts.
• Scheduling testing and procedures for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

Job description

Gastro Health, LLC is seeking a Full-Time, Medical Assistant to join our Gastro Health Team.

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidity growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

• Work with providers to room office visit pts, which consists of greeting pts, taking vitals, entering history in the EMR and updating medication lists.
• Keeping exam room clean and stocked with medical supplies.
• Assisting providers with rectal exams and hemorrhoid banding procedures.
• Performing testing such a Fibroscans, bone density and breath tests.
• Prior authorizations for medication and infusion drugs.
• Maintaining logs for expiring infusion medication drugs with each patient's insurance and renewing when needed.
• Scheduling testing and procedures for patients after their office visits and from incoming PCP requests.
• Spanish and Portuguese speaking is a plus, but not required.
• Greet and room patients, ensuring appropriate patient flow
  

• Update patient's medical chart with accurate and timely documentation
• Manage phone triage and take appropriate action under the direction of the provider
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders
• Provide patient education as well as personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to acknowledge physiological and psychological needs
• Under direction from providers, process refills for prescriptions following clinic protocol
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with fellow clinic employees, managers and providers
• Take direction and initiate actions that will allow cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care
• Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years' experience as Medical Assistant preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred
• Endoscopy office experience
• scheduling
• Take patient vitals.
  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

• 401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3%

• Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounts at local fitness clubs
• Discounts at AT&T

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

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Gastro Health, LLC is the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty group in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!