Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

Christie Clinic's department of Gastroenterology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the Fields clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment.

• Clean and restock rooms at the end of the day.

• Perform chart preparation according to department standards.

• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.

• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.

• Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.

• Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.

• Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.

• Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.

• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous health care experience

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office and lab equipment is required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical office and Mohs lab setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: