Medical Assistant II

GI Alliance; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Medical Assistant II in Marrero, LA, where you'll assist physicians with patient care and manage clerical tasks. This role requires at least one year of experience in a medical facility, ideally with a focus on Gastroenterology. You will be pivotal in ensuring patient flow, providing essential information, and maintaining records while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility.
• Experience in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.
• Documented evidence of externship in a medical office.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with patient care and administrative tasks.
• Collecting patient history, checking vital signs, and assisting with exams.
• Handling clerical duties such as scheduling and managing patient information.

Skills

Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems

Skill in performing medical assistance tasks

Skill in written and verbal communications

Ability to learn and retain information

Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma from an accredited institution

Job description

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Description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant II .

Description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant II .

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

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.
  
  

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.

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

NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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