Medical Assistant Lead

Gastro Health is Seeking a Full-Time Lead Medical AssistantGastro 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 balanceNo weekends or evenings | Monday thru FridayPaid holidays and paid time offRapidly growing team with opportunities for advancementCompetitive compensationBenefits packageDuties You Will Be Responsible For:Assist in the creation of MA schedulesAssist in ensuring all physicians are kept on schedule and the flow is running smoothly at all timesAssist in coordinating patients that are late or walk-ins with available providersSupport 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 roomTriage patient, take vitals, chief complaint, past and present history in to Electronic Medical Records systemEnter all current medications and prescription enter data to EMR systemKnow how to perform all Meaningful Use requirements that pertain to the MA DepartmentCheck for open orders or missing test resultsAssist physician with in-office procedure(s)Disinfect instruments using proper disinfecting techniquesEnsure all work areas and exam rooms are neat and cleanReplenish exam room with medical supplies.Support Care Coordinator when necessaryDraw blood and utilize laboratory information systemKnow laboratory terminology and how to handle lab discrepancies and issuesMeet with lab reps. and implement any new study techniques involving the lab or MA teamOther duties as assignedMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED equivalentMA Certification3 years' experience as a Medical Assistant requiredMedical terminology knowledge requiredBilingual preferredWe Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package to Our Eligible Employees:MedicalDentalVisionSpending AccountsLife / AD&DDisabilityAccidentCritical IllnessHospital IndemnityLegalIdentity TheftPet401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employeesDiscretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employeesAdditionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.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.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!