Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

Intermountain Health•Riverton, NJ

3d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role supports the clinical team and assists clinicians in gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions. The Medical Assistant communicates with patients through telephone and in-person interactions and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are essential.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, obtained before the start date.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
Ability to read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, and transfer patients; items may be heavy.
Ability to walk, assist with transporting or ambulating patients, obtain and distribute supplies and equipment, and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded and busy rooms, potentially with equipment and power cords on the floor.
Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods when required.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: RMA through AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA through AAMA.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a clinician, assist with patient care by gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
Communicate clearly with patients by telephone and in person.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect patients’, members’, and caregivers’ privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.
Assist with transferring and ambulating patients and transporting supplies and equipment.