Medical Assistant (Gastroenterology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Gastroenterology)

• Employment: Full-time limited term (27 weeks), non-exempt

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour days (Days shift)

• Benefits: Yes

• Pay range: $33.66–$47.12/hour

Description

Provide clinical and clerical support to gastroenterology providers and the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that help deliver high-quality care. Support patient workflow and assist the care team in implementing the medical plan of care under clinician direction, combining patient interaction skills with technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks to support smooth department and patient workflow

• Prepare patients for exams

• Take vital signs and support clinical visit processes

• Administer injections as validated/competent in basic medical assisting skills

• Interpret data and instructions from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats

• Communicate sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences

• Manage time and prioritize assignments within standardized operating procedures

• Work independently and collaboratively to complete multiple tasks in a busy setting

• Identify and resolve standard problems using established options

• Use Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR) to support documentation and workflow

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (diploma must be provided within 90 days)

• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours), verified on the MA school website

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (benefits offered) for this full-time limited-term position.