Medical Assistant Lead
About The Position
Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Lead Medical Assistant to join our team! Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours. As a Lead Medical Assistant at Gastro Health, your role is crucial in supporting healthcare providers and ensuring efficient clinical operations. You will assist with patient care, perform administrative tasks, and contribute to a positive patient experience. Your attention to detail, empathy, and organizational skills contribute to delivering exceptional care and maintaining a smooth clinical environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- MA Certification
- 3 years' experience as a Medical Assistant required
- Medical terminology knowledge required
- Bilingual preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation of MA schedules
- Assist in ensuring all physicians are kept on schedule and the flow is running smoothly at all times
- Assist in coordinating patients that are late or walk-ins with available providers
- Support in orienting new team members so they can grasp the office dynamics and understand their roles effectively.
- Greet the patient introduce yourself, escort patient to assigned exam room
- Triage patient, take vitals, chief complaint, past and present history in to Electronic Medical Records system
- Enter all current medications and prescription enter data to EMR system
- Know how to perform all Meaningful Use requirements that pertain to the MA Department
- Check for open orders or missing test results
- Assist physician with in-office procedure(s)
- Disinfect instruments using proper disinfecting techniques
- Ensure all work areas and exam rooms are neat and clean
- Replenish exam room with medical supplies.
- Support Care Coordinator when necessary
- Draw blood and utilize laboratory information system
- Know laboratory terminology and how to handle lab discrepancies and issues
- Meet with lab reps. and implement any new study techniques involving the lab or MA team
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Spending Accounts
- Life / AD&D
- Disability
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Legal
- Identity Theft
- Pet
- 401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
- Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees
- Tickets at Work program that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
