Medical Assistant

Associates in Gastroenterology, PC

Position: Medical Assistant -CMA/RMA

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist with patient exams and procedures, including set-up, clean-up, patient prep, and documentation in electronic medical records. Complete office procedure and administer injections as ordered by provider.
• Work closely with providers to ensure excellent and complete patient care.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, review medications list, and perform other medical procedures per protocol.
• Document care provided per established guidelines. Document prescription refill requests per clinic guidelines.
• Provide patient education resources as instructed. Label and dispense sample medications prescribed to patients in office.
• Prepare and disinfect exam room for each patient's visit. Ensure adequate supplies and appropriate instruments are available. Inventory and order medical supplies. Ensure office and equipment is cleaned and maintained per protocol or as assigned.
• Obtain pre-authorization for referrals, procedures and medications as required by individual insurance companies. Complete necessary paperwork.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Perform clerical and medical support tasks as necessary or assigned, including answering calls and emails.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.

Qualifications Required

• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality-ability to train and meet HIPAA standards.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact, excellent customer service and ability to work independently.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrate ability to work with diverse people groups.
• Experience with electronic medical records – Allscripts is a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills; efficiency and accuracy
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Proven flexibility and willingness to handle a variety of task.
• Reliable attendance record and business professional attire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Gastroenterology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Able to work Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm?

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CMA or RMA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Gastroenterology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23