Medical Assistant I (PRN)

GI Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant I (PRN) to join their team in Houston. In this role, you will assist physicians with patient care, manage clerical tasks, and ensure smooth patient flow. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, where your skills in communication and compassion will shine. If you have a passion for patient care and are looking to grow in the medical field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent medical assistant experience or externship in a medical office.
• Experience in Gastroenterology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and perform clerical duties.
• Manage patient records and verify insurance.
• Communicate issues to supervisors and respect patient rights.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Duties

Communication Skills

EMR Systems Knowledge

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Relevant College Coursework

Job description

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GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant I (PRN).

Position Purpose: This position may involve clinical and administrative tasks, including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational duties. Provides information to patients to optimize their utilization of clinical services.

Responsibilities:

1. Fulfills patient care responsibilities such as checking schedules, organizing patient flow, assisting patients with transfers, collecting specimens, checking vital signs, performing screenings, charting, phone triage, medication administration, relaying instructions, answering calls, and verifying prescriptions.
2. Performs clerical duties including managing patient records, obtaining reports, completing forms, scheduling appointments, patient check-in/out, verifying insurance, and maintaining charts.
3. Handles organizational responsibilities like respecting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, and communicating issues to supervisors.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, medical assistant diploma, or relevant college coursework.
• Minimum one year of recent medical assistant experience or externship in a medical office; experience in Gastroenterology preferred.

Level I Requirements:

• Entry level (1-4 years experience) with basic requirements and supervision needs.
• Over 4 years experience may require additional supervision if only meeting basic requirements.

Performance Skills:

• Knowledge of healthcare and EMR systems.
• Proficiency in medical assistance tasks and communication.
• Ability to educate patients effectively, learn new procedures, and project a professional image.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and demonstrate compassion.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All offers contingent on pre-employment criminal background check. Applications must be complete; no phone calls or agencies.