Medical Assistant II

Paycom; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in Columbia, MO is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant II to support physicians with patient care and perform clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The role involves assisting with patient flow, taking vital signs, preparing for exams, managing records in EMR, scheduling, and ensuring accurate communication with patients and families.

The position emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and consistent performance in a GI practice, with day shifts and a focus on

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a college course in medical assisting.
• Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant; Gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Level II Status: 4+ years experience and/or more independent duties.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including checking schedules, assisting patients, taking vitals, charting, triage, and medication administration.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities such as managing records, scheduling, insurance verification, and demographics.
• Handles organizational duties and supports patient rights and emergency responses.

Skills

Patient care

Written and verbal communications

Multi-tasking

Compassion and caring

Education

High school diploma or GED; MA diploma or college course in medical assisting

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GI Columbia - Columbia, MO 65201

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant II.

Position purpose

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

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; checking vital signs; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers as needed; charting; phone triage; medication administration; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information; prescription verifications with physicians orders.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; patient check-in and check-out; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a college course in medical assisting.

Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Experience working in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.

Requirements for Level II Status:

• Intermediate experience (4+ years experience) and/or acting more independently,
• Takes on some additional duties to assist the office.
• Strong and consistent performer.

Performance Requirements:

• Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care practices and procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

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