Medical Assistant Gastroenterology FullTime Kirkland WA

Gastro Health; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer Safe Harbor

Profit-sharing contribution

Identity theft protection

Tickets at Work discounts

Job summary

Gastro Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a collaborative team in Kirkland. You will greet and room patients, update medical charts, and support providers with timely documentation. This role requires patient care focus and adherence to safety protocols within our gastroenterology setting.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. CMA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, ensuring appropriate patient flow.
• Update patient's medical chart with accurate and timely documentation.
• Manage phone triage and take appropriate action under the provider's direction.
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures per orders.
• Provide patient education and personal care to address physiological and psychological needs.
• Process prescription refills under clinic protocol.
• Foster positive relationships with coworkers, managers and providers.
• Follow OSHA and state health department safety procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Phone triage

Documentation

Clinical assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred

Job description

****Join a Team Where Medical Assistants Make a Difference Every Day!

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career as a Medical Assistant. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidity growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

• Greet and room patients, ensuring appropriate patient flow
• Update patient's medical chart with accurate and timely documentation
• Manage phone triage and take appropriate action under the direction of the provider
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders
• Provide patient education as well as personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to acknowledge physiological and psychological needs
• Under direction from providers, process refills for prescriptions following clinic protocol
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with fellow clinic employees, managers and providers
• Take direction and initiate actions that will allow cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care
• Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines ****

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years' experience as Medical Assistant preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred not required

We offer more than a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and time away from work.

Benefits include:

• 2 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, disability & supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with 3% employer Safe Harbor contribution
• Up to 4% additional employer profit-sharing contribution
• Legal & identity theft protection

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

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Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!