Medical Assistant (31938)

The Specialty Alliance; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant I to support both clinical and administrative duties. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care, charting, vitals, specimen collection, phone triage, and coordinating patient flow.

You will handle clerical tasks such as records, scheduling, insurance verification, and EMR data entry. Prior outpatient experience, particularly in gastroenterology, is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, MA diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or college course in medical assisting.
• Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant; gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Requirements For Level I Status: Entry level (1-4 years) with supervisor support; >4 years may require additional supervision.
• Performance Requirements: Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems; ability to multi-task, communicate effectively, and educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care duties such as checking schedules, assisting with exams, recording vitals, and phone triage.
• Fulfills clerical duties including medical records, scheduling, insurance verification, and chart maintenance.
• Assists with emergency codes, ensures patient rights, and supports supervisor as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Written & verbal communications

Multi-tasking

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or college course in medical assisting

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 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/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; checking vital signs; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers as needed; charting; phone triage; medication administration; 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 insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• 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.

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 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 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.

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