What are the responsibilities and job description for the Triage Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse position at Wilmington Gastroenterology?
About us
Wilmington Gastroenterology is a physician owned GI practice located in the heart of Wilmington, NC. We serve New Hanover, Brunswick and the surrounding counties. Our goal is to deliver high quality, convenient gastroenterology services to the community we serve, creating exceptional value for our patients, our employees and our partners.
Busy Gastroenterology practice is searching for a Full Time Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an immediate opening in our triage department. Candidate must have strong medical terminology knowledge, EMR experience, and experience in a clinical office setting.
The position is Full Time, 8-5, Monday-Friday.
Position duties include (but not limited to):
- Provide effective and timely communication between patients and providers.
- Notify patients of test results upon review by provider.
- Answer phone and triage calls, taking messages and relaying messages to the
Providers when appropriate.
- Assist schedulers to prioritize referrals, so that they may be scheduled in an
appropriate time frame.
- Schedule radiology procedures as needed.
- Obtain prior authorization for prescriptions and radiological testing as needed.
- Administer IM and SQ injections to patients within your scope of practice.
- Draw Blood.
- Provide patient teaching.
- Run routine and STAT CBC’s.
- Responsible for routing results to the providers for review.
- Review the after- hours log and phone line, sending messages to the appropriate
provider.
- Generate and obtain consent for holding of anticoagulants when indicated.
- EMR data entry.
Requirements:
· Current Medical Assistant Certification or License
· Strong communication skills
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· EMR experience
· Medical office clinical experience
· Strong medical terminology skills
· Multi-tasking abilities
Benefits include: Health and Dental Insurance, PTO, and 401K
Please forward resume, salary requirements, and references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Medical Office: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- License or Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Wilmington, NC 28403 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $25