Medical Assistant - Float (32095)

GI Alliance; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in Texas seeks a Medical Assistant Float to support multiple offices across the region. You will assist clinicians with patient care, prepare exam rooms, collect vitals, and help manage patient flow while also handling clerical tasks and charting.

The role requires at least one year of MA experience, a high school diploma or MA credential, and the ability to travel between offices. Proficiency with EMR systems and strong communication are essential to ensure accurate patient

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent medical-assistant experience.
• Experience in Gastroenterology preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Willing to travel between offices in the region.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care, including preparing exam rooms and assisting physicians.
• Perform clerical tasks: charting, scheduling, and document handling.
• Monitor patient flow, collect vitals, and relay instructions to patients.
• Ensure patient education and proper information sharing.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position purpose

Serve as the medical assistant float between the offices within the region/territory as needed. 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 physician’s 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.

Performance Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• Must have a valid automobile insurance with good driving record
• Must be able to travel between the designated region
• 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.