Medical Assistant (71014)

United Digestive•Blairsville, GA

14h

About The Position

United Digestive’s Medical Assistant assists physicians and management with clinical, clerical, and organizational tasks related to patient care. The role manages patient charts and responds to patient requests concerning test results, prescription refills, and general healthcare questions. The Medical Assistant works under the Practice Manager and may travel as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Current Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, or equivalent experience.
2–3 years of specialty clinical experience.
Computer literacy and ability to operate various healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service and treat patients, visitors, coworkers, and physicians with courtesy and respect.
Professional, outgoing, warm, and helpful attitude; compassion when assisting people who are ill or need help.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple delegated tasks.
Ability to work under pressure, assess and respond to issues, and communicate them in a timely manner.
Clear communication with patients and coworkers by telephone, email, EMR messaging, and in person.
Ability to interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures.
Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred.
Gastroenterology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor schedules and organize patient flow for physician office visits and in-office procedures.
Accompany patients to exam rooms, triage them, collect patient histories, and provide physical assessments as delegated by physicians.
Schedule and obtain results for testing, procedures, and other services ordered by physicians; interpret and accurately communicate results to physicians and patients as necessary.
Perform or assist physicians with in-office ancillary services, procedures, and specialty services.
Manage patient charts and ensure clinical information is complete, including scanning forms into the EMR in a timely manner.
Prepare charts in the EMR before physician visits according to practice processes.
Maintain knowledge of drug uses and dosage requirements and ensure sample medications are up to date.
Enter prescription refill requests into the EMR.
Maintain exam rooms, including sterilization and infection control, supplies, and equipment.
Provide or explain relevant information about medical treatments or procedures to patients and their relatives.
Answer emails and voicemails and return patient calls in a timely and efficient manner.
Complete information requests from other UD staff promptly and effectively to help ensure payment on patient accounts.
Abide by and promote HIPAA compliance and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Participate in staff meetings as directed by the Practice Manager.
Cross-train and perform other office functions, including phone triage, check-in/check-out, scheduling, pre-certification, and other duties as directed by the Practice Manager.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.