What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Gastroenterology Associates, PC?
Do you want to work for a company that values respect, integrity, accountability, and leadership? Are you interested in being a part of one of the nations leading providers of Gastroenterology care? If so, join us at Gastroenterology Associates, PC and become part of the One GI, family!
Gastroenterology Associates, PC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team to help drive patient success in our community.
We are searching for a passionate Medical Assistant to work Full Time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at our office in Gainesville, VA. This position provides a great work - life balance as you will not have to work any nights or weekends.
Who we are!
Gastroenterology Associates, PC is a team of gastroenterologists and allied health professionals with a proven track record of providing excellent care that families can count on. We specialize in treating the full range of digestive diseases and endeavor to provide exceptional care, for every patient, every time.
We are powered by One GI, a true collaboration of the very best clinical and business minds which enables us to focus on whats truly important our patients. And you contribution will be integral!
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:
**At One GI, we value and actively promote diversity in the workforce at all levels. We strive to celebrate culture and other differences and consider them strengths of our organization.
What you will do:
- Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and documents all information in patients chart.
- Collect specimens for laboratory analysis, as applicable.
- Obtain, verify, and record health history of patients.
- Assist the physician with office visits. Must be able to assist physician in an emergency.
- Manage patient prescriptions as directed by physician.
- Manage referrals as directed by physician
- Answer patient questions. Notify patients of test results
- Review procedure reports to ensure patients have hospital orders and needed clearances have been received.
- Escort patients to exam rooms and/or throughout the office as needed.
- Adhere to infection control/safety guidelines.
- Prepare examination rooms to include cleaning and restocking of supplies.
- Assist with dressing and undressing of patients as needed.
- Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous medications as directed by physician (dosage must be verified).
- Perform phlebotomy for lab work and complete required forms.*
- Assist with scheduling office visits, procedures, laboratory tests, x-rays, outpatient testing, hospital admissions and appointments as necessary.
What you bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working as a Medical Assistant required.
- Previous experience working in a medical office environment preferred.
- Basic Life Support Certification Required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
The generous benefits we offer (dependent upon employment status)!
- Excellent paid time off for a healthy work/life balance.
- We want to help you with your retirement, with our generous 401k plan. We will match 100% of the first 3% that you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% of your eligible contributions.
- Looking to further your education, we want to help! We offer education reimbursement, up to $10,000 per year (depending on employment status).
- Internal growth opportunities. We want to aide in your training and development.
- Competitive health and supplemental benefits; with fsa and hsa options.
- After you obtain employment, if you know someone that would also bring value to our company, refer them to One GI and get a $500 referral bonus!
Salary : $10,000
