Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

St. Charles Health System; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage daily patient flow and gather triage information to support physicians. You will record patient data, assist with calls from patients and professionals, and help with procedures while maintaining a safe, confidential environment.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding and is familiar with practice management systems, with a commitment to professionalism and Lean-minded continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions.
• Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems.
• HIPAA requirements and patient confidentiality understood.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for physician assessment.
• Record and maintain patient data in medical charts.
• Assist physicians with phone requests from patients and other professionals.
• Perform a range of ancillary and surgical procedures (excluding IV meds).
• Maintain equipment and supply inventory.
• Support Lean initiatives and uphold organizational values.
• Ensure a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Uphold professionalism, ethics, and compliance with laws and policies.
• Deliver timely, accurate patient care and customer service.
• May assume additional duties of similar complexity as needed.

Skills

Triage skills

Patient flow management

Customer service

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical practice management systems

Job description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work. They must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care.

This position does not manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.
• Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.
• Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions.
• Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures. (This excludes the administration of IV medication.)
• Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current MA Certification from one of the following: The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or current Oregon licensure as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, LPN, RN, or Athletic Trainer.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Preferred: NA

Experience

• Required: Must have basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures. Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems. Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and meet all HIPAA requirements.
• Those candidates with NHA certification that qualified due to work experience rather than graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program will be required to have one (1) year of experience in Medical Assisting.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of Medical Assisting experience.