Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - Olympia, WA

Gastro Health; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan with Non-Electl

Discretionary profit-sharing with 0% -

Job summary

Gastro Health in Olympia, WA is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support patient care in a collaborative clinic setting. You will greet patients, update medical records, and assist with triage, treatments, and education under provider direction.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient comfort, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced gastroenterology practice. Great team environment and growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred.

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 direction of the provider.
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures per physician's orders.
• Provide patient education and personal patient care to support wellbeing.
• Process refills for prescriptions under clinic protocol.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff and providers.
• Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

2+ years' experience as Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred

Job description

Love patient care? Come grow with us! Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant in Olympia, WA.

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

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life / AD&D
• Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal
• Identity Theft
• Pet
• 401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
• Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees

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

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!