Medical Assistant II

Gi Alliance - Sunnyvale, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Sunnyvale, TX

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Assistant II position at GI Alliance involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, assisting physicians with patient care and managing clerical tasks. The role is essential in ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care and information to utilize clinical services effectively.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Assist patients with walking transfers, dressing, and collecting specimens.
• Prepare patients for exams and collect patient history.
• Check vital signs and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Assist providers as needed and chart patient information.
• Conduct phone triage and administer medications.
• Relay instructions to patients and families.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information.
• Verify prescriptions with physician orders.
• Send/receive patient medical records and obtain lab/X-ray reports.
• Complete forms/requisitions and schedule appointments.
• Manage patient check-in and check-out processes.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Update and manage patient charts to ensure completeness.
• Respect and promote patient rights and respond to emergency codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or college course in medical assisting.
• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented externship in a medical office.
• Intermediate experience (4+ years) preferred, especially in a Gastroenterology practice.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a Gastroenterology practice.