Medical Assistant I PT

GI Alliance; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant I to support physicians in patient care and administrative functions. The role includes managing patient flow, handling clerical tasks, and utilizing EMR systems. Candidates should have relevant experience and possess skills in communication and multitasking. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility or completed externship, preferably in Gastroenterology.
• Entry level (1-4 years experience) or meeting basic job requirements with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical tasks.
• Fulfilling patient care responsibilities such as checking vital signs and verifying prescriptions.
• Managing medical records and scheduling patient check-ins/outs.

Skills

Medical assistance

Communication

Patient education

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma, GED, medical assistant diploma, or relevant coursework

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant I - part time.

Position purpose

This position may be involved in both clinical and administrative areas, including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients to help them fully utilize clinical services.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, medical assistant diploma, or relevant coursework.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility or completed externship, preferably in Gastroenterology.

Requirements for Level I Status

• Entry level (1-4 years experience) or meeting basic job requirements with supervision.

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of healthcare and EMR systems.
• Skills in medical assistance, communication, patient education, multitasking, and professionalism.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All offers contingent on pre-employment criminal check. Complete applications required. No phone calls or agencies.