Medical Assistant (30954)

GI Alliance; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Amarillo, Texas, is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant I. In this role, you will assist physicians with patient care, manage clerical duties, and ensure effective patient flow within the practice. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent along with at least one year of medical assistant experience. Experience in Gastroenterology is preferred. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent experience working as a medical assistant.
• Experience in a Gastroenterology practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and guide patients through exams.
• Handle clerical tasks like scheduling appointments and verifying insurance.
• Promote patient rights and manage patient-related problems.

Skills

Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems

Skill in written and verbal communications

Ability to multitask

Skill in understanding patient education needs

Ability to plan and prioritize tasks

Demonstrating compassion and caring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma from an accredited institution

Job description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant I.

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. It provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities such as checking schedules, organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms, assisting patients with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, 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/families, answering calls, and providing pertinent information; prescription verifications with physician orders.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities including sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, completing forms/requisitions, scheduling appointments, patient check‑in and check‑out, verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics, and managing and updating charts to ensure completeness and proper filing.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities such as respecting/promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, and sharing patient or staff related problems 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 an 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 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 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 multitask.
• 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.

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