Medical Assistant PT (32951)

GI Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance is seeking a Medical Assistant I who is bilingual in English and Spanish to support both clinical and administrative tasks in the Houston area. The role includes assisting physicians with patient care, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and handling clerical duties such as scheduling and chart management.

Travel between Memorial City and Katy locations is required. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of providing clear information to

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including checking schedules, organizing patient flow, assisting with exams/procedures, collecting histories and vital signs, charting, triage by phone, medication administration, and relaying instructions to patients and families.

Job description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant I (Bilingual English/Spanish).

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.
• Requires travel between Memorial City and Katy office location
• Other duties as assigned.