Medical Assistant

apartment Gastro Health location_onBirmingham, AL, US

Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time 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.

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:

Work with providers to room office visit pts, which consists of greeting pts, taking vitals, entering history in the EMR and updating medication lists.
Keeping exam room clean and stocked with medical supplies.
Assisting providers with rectal exams and hemorrhoid banding procedures.
Performing testing such a Fibroscans, bone density and breath tests.
Prior authorizations for medication and infusion drugs.
Maintaining logs for expiring infusion medication drugs with each patient's insurance and renewing when needed.
Scheduling testing and procedures for patients after their office visits and from incoming PCP requests.
Spanish and Portuguese speaking is a plus, but not required.
Greet and room patients, ensuring appropriate patient flow

Update patient's medical chart with accurate and timely documentation
Manage phone triage and take appropriate action under the direction of the provider
Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders
Provide patient education as well as personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to acknowledge physiological and psychological needs
Under direction from providers, process refills for prescriptions following clinic protocol
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with fellow clinic employees, managers and providers
Take direction and initiate actions that will allow cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care
Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines
Other administrative tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant (AAMA certification preferred)
Medical terminology knowledge required
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
eClinicalWorks (eCW): 1 year (Preferred)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3%

Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4%
Health insurance
Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Identity theft insurance
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Paid time off
Discounts at local fitness clubs
Discounts at AT&T

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!

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