Medical Assistant I

Job Description

Summary of Duties

This position is primarily responsible for preparing patients for visits, chart preparation, rooming of patients, chart documentation, and medication reconciliation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.
• Assesses patient's general condition, medication reconciliation, and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assist with obtaining patient referrals for appointments and/or procedures when needed.
• Prepares charts for upcoming appointments. Reviews all necessary patient documents and/or test results that have been received prior to the appointment.
• Perform virtual check-in/check-out patient visits.
• Assist with incoming phone calls as required.
• Schedule referrals and tests.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients, when appropriate.
• Maintains GI provider's "recall" system, including mailing letters and follow-up phone calls to remind patients of their GI procedures due (minimum two months ahead).
• Helps patients with concerns and complaints, and escalates requests to the Site or Practice Manager, as appropriate.
• Performs Prior Authorizations for medications and other services as required.
• Travels to satellite office as required.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere in all aspects of the office, including interaction with physicians, management, patients, and all outside contacts.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other medical support duties, as assigned.
  
  

Environment/Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level is usually moderate. Phones are very busy, and the activity level is frequently high. Involves frequent contact with staff and patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• Minimum of two years experience in a medical office.
• Medical Terminology / Electronic Medical records experience preferred.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

M-F 8am-4:30pm

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  
  

Work setting

• Medical office, in person
  
  

Ability To Commute/relocate:

• East Greenwich, RI 02905: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

Medical specialties

• Gastroenterology
  
  

Experience

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
  
  

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)Requirements: Experience:
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
  
  

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
  
  

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a college course in medical assisting.

Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Experience working in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.

Requirements for Level I Status

• Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.
• Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.
  
  

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care practices and procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.
  
  

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

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