- Salary
- $22 – $25/hr
- Location
- Danvers, MA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology
MFM Health is looking for an enthusiastic, patient-focused individual for a full-time Medical Assistant role to support our Gastroenterology department. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency, and exemplary customer service skills, with the abilities to multitask and work as a team.
What We Offer:
- Enhanced Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes discretionary paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Professional Growth Environment: At MFM Health, we are committed to your professional development. We offer continuous opportunities for learning and career advancement in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Patient Care
- Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for visits.
- Record patient medical history, vital signs, and chief complaints accurately.
- Assist healthcare providers during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Administer medications as directed and ensure proper documentation.
- Educate patients on medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Medical Record Management
- Maintain and update electronic health records (EHR) accurately and confidentially.
- Prepare medical charts for patient visits and ensure completeness.
- Clinical Support
- Contact patients with testing results under the direction of the provider.
- Obtain Prior authorization of medications and procedures if needed.
- Patient Communication
- Provide exceptional customer service and create a comforting environment for patients.
- Answer patient questions, address concerns, and relay messages to healthcare providers.
- Compliance and Safety
- Adhere to all healthcare regulations and privacy laws (HIPAA).
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Assist with infection control measures and ensure proper disposal of biohazardous waste.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $22-$25 per hour; commensurate with experience
Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent (required).
- Medical Assistant or EMT: 2 years (preferred).
- EMR (Athenahealth preferred) systems: 1 year (preferred).
- Compassionate and dedicated patient care: 2 years (preferred).
- Certified Medical Assistant (preferred).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
About MFM Health
Our mission at MFM Health is to Make Lives Meaningfully Better. We are continually expanding our practice to provide quality, comprehensive, and compassionate care to patients on the North Shore and beyond. We are committed to hiring passionate individuals who are motivated to succeed in a collaborative, patient-centric culture. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, offering services 365 days a year, drive-thru healthcare, and on-site specialty teams and ancillary services.
At MFM Health, we offer excellent benefits, top-notch training, and a vibrant work environment. We believe in celebrating our employees' successes and regularly gather for company-wide parties and events to foster strong team connections. Join us as we continue to grow, investing in our people, programs, and technology to deliver legendary patient service and further our reputation as the provider, practice, and employer of choice!
