Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - Boynton Beach, FL

Gastro Health•Boynton Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Gastro Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Gastroenterology team in Boynton Beach. This role is ideal for someone looking for a great work/life balance with consistent Monday-Friday hours, no weekends or evenings. The position offers opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly growing team and competitive compensation. The Medical Assistant will be the heart of the patient experience, working closely with providers to ensure seamless patient care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years' experience as Medical Assistant preferred
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred not required

Nice To Haves

Spanish and Portuguese speaking is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with providers to room office visit pts, which consists of greeting pts, taking vitals, entering history in the EMR and updating medication lists.
Keeping exam room clean and stocked with medical supplies.
Assisting providers with rectal exams and hemorrhoid banding procedures.
Performing testing such as Fibroscans, bone density and breath tests.
Prior authorizations for medication and infusion drugs.
Maintaining logs for expiring infusion medication drugs with each patient's insurance and renewing when needed.
Scheduling testing and procedures for patients after their office visits and from incoming PCP requests.
Greet and room patients, ensuring appropriate patient flow
Update patient's medical chart with accurate and timely documentation
Manage phone triage and take appropriate action under the direction of the provider
Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders
Provide patient education as well as personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to acknowledge physiological and psychological needs
Under direction from providers, process refills for prescriptions following clinic protocol
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with fellow clinic employees, managers and providers
Take direction and initiate actions that will allow cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care
Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines
Other administrative tasks as needed.