Medical Assistant I PT

Gi Alliance - Amarillo, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Amarillo, TX

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Assistant I position at GI Alliance is a part-time role that involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The primary purpose of this position is to assist physicians with patient care while also managing clerical tasks to ensure smooth operations within the medical facility. The role requires effective communication with patients to help them utilize clinical services fully.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Accompanies patients to exam/procedure rooms and assists with walking transfers, dressing, and collecting specimens.
• Collects patient history and checks vital signs.
• Performs screenings per provider guidelines and assists providers as needed.
• Charts patient information and conducts phone triage.
• Administers medications and relays instructions to patients and families.
• Answers calls and provides pertinent information to patients.
• Handles clerical responsibilities such as sending/receiving patient medical records and obtaining lab/X-ray reports.
• Completes forms and requisitions as needed, schedules appointments, and manages patient check-in and check-out.
• Verifies insurance coverage and patient demographics, and updates charts to ensure completeness.
• Respects and promotes patient rights and responds appropriately to emergency codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a college course in medical assisting is preferred.
• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.
• Experience working in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.
• Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems is necessary.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately and in written and verbal communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.