Medical Assistant

GI ALLIANCE; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks in our gastroenterology practice. You will room patients, take vitals, collect medical histories, accompany patients to exam rooms, and assist physicians as needed.

The role includes charting, phone triage, processing referrals, scheduling appointments, patient check-in/out, and managing demographics with a focus on accuracy. A compassionate, professional environment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or MA diploma from an accredited program, or college course in medical assisting.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant; gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and patient education principles.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vitals; collect medical histories and assist physicians during exams.
• Charting, phone triage, and relaying instructions to patients and families.
• Support administrative tasks: scheduling, check-in/out, demographics verification, and paper/chart management.
• Assist with patient transfers and basic clerical duties, including handling records and referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Compassion

Education

HS diploma or GED

MA diploma or college course

Healthcare coursework

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant I.Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Position purposeThis position may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned; rooming patients, which includes taking vital signs and collecting patient medical history, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, preparing for exam, etc.; assisting providers as needed; charting; phone triage; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information; prescription verifications with physicians orders.Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; patient check-in and check-out; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete.Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.Other duties as assigned.Medical Assistant certification is not needed for this positionQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a college course in medical assisting.Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Experience working in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.Requirements for Level I Status:Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.Performance Requirements:Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems.Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.Skill in written and verbal communications.Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care practices and procedures.Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.Ability to multi-task.Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.No phone calls or agencies, please.EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran