Medical Assistant (32716)

GI Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in clinical and clerical tasks, including patient care, charting, and preparing for exams.

The role emphasizes EMR use, patient communication, vital signs, and coordinating patient flow in a Gastroenterology practice. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant diploma; 1 year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; medical assistant diploma from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant.
• Gastroenterology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and procedures as assigned.
• Perform clinical tasks such as collecting specimens, preparing for exams, and charting.
• Handle clerical duties: scheduling, records, insurance verification, and patient check-in/check-out.
• Support organizational needs and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Patient care

EMR systems

Vital signs

Communication skills

Education

Medical assistant diploma

Tools

EMR software

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/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 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.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

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