Medical Assistant - Cedar Park / N. Austin (32347)

GI Alliance; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in Cedar Park, TX seeks an experienced Medical Assistant I to support physicians in patient care and manage a mix of clinical and administrative tasks. The role includes taking histories, measuring vitals, preparing for exams, and assisting with procedures while ensuring accurate documentation.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, an MA credential, or college coursework in medical assisting, with at least one year of recent medical facility experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent medical facility experience as a medical assistant.
• gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Education as described above is required.
• Entry level status with supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and collect patient history.
• Check vital signs, perform screenings, and chart data per provider guidelines.
• Handle clerical tasks: scheduling, records, insurance verification, check-in/out.
• Respond to calls, triage, and support emergency codes as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR systems

Phone triage

Charting

Medication administration

Clerical duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma

College course in medical assisting

Tools

EMR software

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. 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 & procedures; 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.

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

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