What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - The Endoscopy Center position at Gastrointestinal Associates, P.C.?
Medical Assistant - The Endoscopy Center
www.gihealthcare.com
The Endoscopy Center located in Powell, TN is looking for a Medical Assistant to assist in preparing patients for their procedure. This includes obtaining vital signs and entering clinical/demographic data into the EMR for patients that are being seen in The Endoscopy Center North. Along with obtaining patient vital signs, our Medical Assistant obtains patient's medical history including medications and past surgeries, escorts patient to the pre-procedure area, and also cleans as needed to help maintain supply rooms. This position is Monday thru Friday only, as we are closed nights, weekends, and all major holidays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Entering data into our EMR including medical and demographic data reporting any concerning information to the nurses or the patient's provider
- Entering and updating medications and patient medical conditions
- Taking Vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and entering the information into the EMR.
- Escorting patients the bathroom and pre procedure area
REQUIREMENTS FOR PATIENT ADVOCATE:
Graduate from a Medical Assistant program with 1 year of medical office or data entry experience is preferred, but not required.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Gastroenterology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16