Medical Assistant (32997)

GI Alliance; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Connecticut GI, a division of GI Alliance, is seeking a full-time Front Desk Coordinator to join our Bristol Care Center. You will provide exceptional patient experiences, schedule and confirm visits, and maintain patient records in Epic EMR.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years of front desk or medical office experience, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. In-person, day-shift work with competitive pay.”

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a front desk/medical office.
• Experience with EMR systems, preferably Epic, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule office visits and confirm appointments.
• Update patient insurance and demographic information.
• Answer incoming calls and document in EMR.
• Process insurance authorizations when required.
• Monitor and correct scheduling issues for providers.

Skills

Customer Service

Verbal Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic EMR

Job description

Connecticut GI, a division of GI Alliance,is looking for afull-time experienced Front Desk Coordinator to join our Bristol Care Center!We are the largest gastroenterology practice in the state of Connecticut with over 30 Care Centers and still growing. Our employees are the foundation of our practice and we pride ourselves on the fact that we have been named a TOP WORKPLACE 8 times! Our team of clinical and administrative support staff work collaboratively with our physicians and advanced practitioners to provide our patients with the most comprehensive and compassionate care. Here at CTGI our promise is to treat every patient as if they were a member of our own families, and we are looking for team members who also embody this vision!

A Short List Of Reasons Why You Should Work For CTGI

• Selected as a Top Workplace 8 Times
• Competitive Pay
• Very Fast-Growing Practice

What You Will Do For Us

• Providing Remarkable Patient Experience: you will be responsible for scheduling office visits, confirming appointments, updating patient insurance and demographic information, answering incoming calls and documenting utilizing Epic EMR.
• Attention to Detail:Properly compose, process, and follow-up on electronic phone messages and alerts.
• Team Player:Utilizing EMR, answer any quick questions, which are appropriate for administrative staff.
• Versatility:Process insurance authorizations when required.
• Expertise:Monitor schedule of assigned providers, noting and correcting errors as appropriate.

What We Are Looking For In You

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills | 3+ years of professional experience.
• Prior front desk experience in a medical setting.
• Experience with an EMR system is ideal, Epic experience is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: From $20.00 - $34.00 per hour depending on experience. Offers are multi-factorial.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
• Customer Service: 3 years (Required)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

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.

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.

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