Medical Assistant (30907)

The Specialty Alliance; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, managing patient flow, collecting specimens, and performing clerical duties such as filing records and scheduling appointments.

The role emphasizes strong communication, accurate charting, and compassionate patient interaction, while ensuring compliance with patient rights and safety protocols. Equal opportunity employer, pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: HS diploma or GED, MA diploma, or college course in medical assisting.
• Experience: minimum one year in a medical facility as MA; externship in a medical office; Gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Level I status: 1–4 years with supervision; more than 4 years with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities: coordinating schedules, assisting with exams, collecting specimens, charting, vital signs, and patient education.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities: handling records, scheduling, insurance verification, demographics, and chart updates.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities: upholding patient rights, responding to emergencies, raising concerns to supervisor.

Skills

EMR systems

Patient care

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Medical terminology coursework

Job description

Position Purpose

This 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

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, such as checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms; assisting patients with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams; collecting patient history; checking vital signs; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers; charting; phone triage; medication administration; relaying instructions to patients and families; answering calls; and providing pertinent information and prescription verifications with physician orders.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, such as sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X‑ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; scheduling appointments; patient check‑in and check‑out; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; and managing and updating charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting and promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, and sharing problems related to patients or staff with the immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: 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 in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.
• Requirements for Level I Status:
  • Entry level (1–4 years experience) and/or meeting 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 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 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 a pre‑employment criminal history check.

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