Medical Assitant-Clinical/Office
The Center for GI Health, Springfield Township, PA, United States
Description
The Medical Assistant assists the physician in providing excellent patient care within the office environment. Obtains and records accurate patient medical history information, measures and records vital signs, obtains and records medication and allergy details on each patient, and assists in the preparation of patient charts and relevant test results. The assistant offers friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to all patients and their families, manages patient wait times to a minimum by being organized and prepared, and may be required to travel between locations as necessary.
Responsibilities
Take patients to exam rooms, gathering all necessary information for providers (height, weight, vitals, verifying allergies/meds, entering information into EMR when applicable, verifying previous information in EMR)
Assist providers with physical exams, sigmoidoscopies, bandings, and other examinations as needed
Administer breath tests
Call patients with normal test results at provider’s request
Answer or return calls to patients with questions or concerns when necessary
Receive and distribute all EMR documents and emails
Order and pre‑authorize special injectable and oral medication
Follow up on hepatitis‑C patient lab orders and results when an LPN is unavailable
Order and monitor sample medications
File and track lab and radiology orders to ensure patients follow through with care as directed by providers
Track procedure and pathology reports and forward to providers
Enter recalls in EMR
Keep exam rooms clean, neat, and always stocked
Collect biohazard red bags each month for pickup
Take inventory as needed to accurately order supplies
Schedule procedures, office visits, labs, radiology, and consultations when necessary
Log off, shut down, and place laptop computers in a locked exam‑room cabinet each evening
Demonstrate ability to access, interpret, and document relevant patient history
Show proficiency in using office hardware and software, including ECW, Misys, and Chart Capture systems
Appropriately and accurately sort and place procedure reports in patient charts
Identify, provide, and record relevant hospital and patient history documentation
Access patient laboratory results via online or telephone procedures as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Type
Full‑time
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional medical office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position with an 8‑hour shift Monday through Friday; no weekends are required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Requirements
High school graduate
Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience
Demonstrates clinical expertise in gastroenterology nursing
Current BLS certification
Participation in ongoing continuing education
Ability to deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients and their families
Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination
Extensive periods of standing or walking
Bending, lifting, and carrying
Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity and hearing within normal range
Involvement with management, providers, staff, and patients and their families
Preferred
At least one year of previous office experience
Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant certification (may be required depending on the location)
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The Medical Assistant assists the physician in providing excellent patient care within the office environment. Obtains and records accurate patient medical history information, measures and records vital signs, obtains and records medication and allergy details on each patient, and assists in the preparation of patient charts and relevant test results. The assistant offers friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to all patients and their families, manages patient wait times to a minimum by being organized and prepared, and may be required to travel between locations as necessary.
Responsibilities
Take patients to exam rooms, gathering all necessary information for providers (height, weight, vitals, verifying allergies/meds, entering information into EMR when applicable, verifying previous information in EMR)
Assist providers with physical exams, sigmoidoscopies, bandings, and other examinations as needed
Administer breath tests
Call patients with normal test results at provider’s request
Answer or return calls to patients with questions or concerns when necessary
Receive and distribute all EMR documents and emails
Order and pre‑authorize special injectable and oral medication
Follow up on hepatitis‑C patient lab orders and results when an LPN is unavailable
Order and monitor sample medications
File and track lab and radiology orders to ensure patients follow through with care as directed by providers
Track procedure and pathology reports and forward to providers
Enter recalls in EMR
Keep exam rooms clean, neat, and always stocked
Collect biohazard red bags each month for pickup
Take inventory as needed to accurately order supplies
Schedule procedures, office visits, labs, radiology, and consultations when necessary
Log off, shut down, and place laptop computers in a locked exam‑room cabinet each evening
Demonstrate ability to access, interpret, and document relevant patient history
Show proficiency in using office hardware and software, including ECW, Misys, and Chart Capture systems
Appropriately and accurately sort and place procedure reports in patient charts
Identify, provide, and record relevant hospital and patient history documentation
Access patient laboratory results via online or telephone procedures as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Type
Full‑time
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional medical office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position with an 8‑hour shift Monday through Friday; no weekends are required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Requirements
High school graduate
Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience
Demonstrates clinical expertise in gastroenterology nursing
Current BLS certification
Participation in ongoing continuing education
Ability to deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients and their families
Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination
Extensive periods of standing or walking
Bending, lifting, and carrying
Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity and hearing within normal range
Involvement with management, providers, staff, and patients and their families
Preferred
At least one year of previous office experience
Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant certification (may be required depending on the location)
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