Medical Assistant – Gastroenterology (Coverage)

NMC Portsmouth, VA

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain Patient’s Medical record following the appropriate procedure.
• Assist the Provider as needed during exams.
• Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.
• Check each chart for the provider’s signature, stamp, and each patient’s diagnosis, prior to returning the chart to Health Records
• After a Physician has verified the medicine and dosage the HCW shall administer medicine and immunizations to patient
• Obtain lab and X-ray results.
• Answer the telephone and transcribe messages.
• Ensure that any broken or unsafe equipment is removed from the clinic and in a timely manner and to notify appropriate personnel.
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.
• Operate the following medical equipment as directed, such as the Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Hand Held Nebulizer, EKG machine (twelve (12) lead), Electronic Thermometer, IX infusion pump (set up only), Tynppanometer, TRANSCUTANEOUS BILIRUBIN METER AND POINT OF CARE TESTING EQUIPMENT. Train and effectively rotate in the bio room handling specimens, using point of care testing, following sterilization procedures for the Trophon machine to effectively disinfect probes.
• Contact patients regarding appointments, exam/test results, or as directed by provider.
• Scan documents into patients charts.
• Schedule patients appointments, perform appointment reminder functions, and contact patients regarding reports as directed.
• Carry out a variety of receptionist, record keeping, and clerical tasks, as required, to assist personnel who are dedicated to performance of these duties. Examples of these duties include check-in procedures upon patient presentation to the Clinic, and retrieval of patient records and reports required for the encounter.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered, to include EKGs, urine dip sticks, Phlebotomy and IV insertion for procedures.
• Assist the provider as needed during exams and during colonoscopies and EGDs.
• Operate the following medical equipment, as directed, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Hand Held Nebulizer, EKG Machine (twelve (12) lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer. Colonoscopy and EGD scopes in Procedure room using the Olympus Tower with ERBE for polyp removal.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Possess a minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years. 
• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. 
• Be a graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), OR the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists, OR a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR other formal program as specified in the position specific Task Order, OR other formal program approved by the MTF. 
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions: Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. 

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. 

***This position is contingent upon contract award.