Medical Assistant GI - Gastroenterology - Springer Building

Saint Francis Health System•Springer, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant GI assists providers with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and care coordination to support effective patient care and patient satisfaction. The role provides ancillary services and applies specialized knowledge or experience integral to its job function. This is an ECB status position, requiring a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department, with limited benefit offerings. It is based at Gastroenterology - Springer Building, Warren Clinic, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year of work experience.
Strong understanding of healthcare delivery processes in a medical office.
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other applicable software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear and concise information.
Ability to stay organized while managing multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Certification is preferred.
New graduate Medical Assistants or candidates with 1 year of recent related experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients warmly, demonstrate sensitivity to their needs and conditions, and contribute as an engaged team member to maintain patient satisfaction.
Assess and document patients’ general condition, including chief complaint, vital signs, weight, medications, and social history; verify symptoms and interventions; and record services and diagnoses on encounter forms, requisitions, consent forms, and advance beneficiary notices.
Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments according to established protocols.
Independently perform ancillary services, including venipuncture and x-rays, according to protocols.
Maintain medical records, including chart preparation and filing correspondence and test results.
Support care coordination by managing patient calls, scheduling appointments, processing prescription refills, and completing related tasks according to protocols.
Use the electronic medical record and other computer applications in accordance with policies and procedures.
Track ordered or pending tests, procedures, and referrals according to protocol.
Administer medication orally and by intramuscular injection as directed by physician order.
Determine eligibility and obtain authorization for services.
Schedule tests and appointments for referred services and track referrals.
Promote patient wellness through provider-directed education and use advanced clinical knowledge to resolve patient questions and address care needs.
Participate in quality initiatives and safety functions.
Help identify and order needed supplies.
Remain informed about and comply with current Health System, Warren Clinic, OSHA, and HIPAA policies and procedures.