MEDICAL ASSISTANT, GASTROENTEROLOGY

Description

Location: SGMC Surgery Center
Department: SPN - GASTROENTEROLOGY
Schedule: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8-5 M-Th; 8-12 Fri

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist APRN and physician by preparing patient for examination. Assist with patient care including procedures. Must be able to accurately transcribe into patient’s electronic medical record. Performs clerical duties and must be able to operate office equipment, computer. Assist in scheduling and obtaining precertification for surgeries. May perform phlebotomy with no waived testing. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. 
• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification preferred. 
• One-year experience in clinical area preferred. 
• Current CPR certification. 
• General office skills and medical terminology preferred. 

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in the medical office setting, consistent shift and unit. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs.), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Must be able to operate office equipment, computer terminals and keyboards, computerized lab equipment. Likely to be exposed to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases. Requires extensive walking during shift.