Medical Assistant Lead

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.

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings | Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidity growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• MA Certification
• 3 years' experience as a Medical Assistant required
• Medical terminology knowledge required
• Bilingual preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

• 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 

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

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Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!