What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center?
Our Vision
Join our specialized Gastroenterology team as a Clinical Medical Assistant, where you will play a pivotal role in the safety and success of our outpatient procedures. You will provide high-level clinical support to our GI physicians and CRNAs, ensuring that every patient receives expert care from pre-procedure intake through recovery and discharge.
Position Summary
The Clinical Medical Assistant provides essential procedural support, manages GI-specific diagnostics (HBT/FibroScan), and ensures the integrity of clinical documentation. This role requires a focus on infection control, including specialized scope cleaning and room turnover, in a high-volume surgical environment.
Core Responsibilities
1. GI Intake & Clinical Preparation
- Patient Rooming: Obtain vital signs and review chief complaints for GI-specific consultations.
- Specialized Testing: Perform Hydrogen Breath Testing (HBT) and FibroScan (once certified) as required.
- Procedure Prep: Ensure patients are correctly positioned and prepared for EGD or Colonoscopy procedures.
2. Procedure & Sedation Support
- Physician Assistance: Assist the GI physician and CRNA during procedures, maintaining a sterile field and readiness of supplies.
- Safety Monitoring: Continuously monitor patient vitals and comfort during sedation.
- Recovery & Discharge: Remove IVs, review post-procedure discharge instructions with patients and their escorts, and assist with safe transport to vehicles.
3. Procedure Checklist Execution
- Verification: Confirm procedural consents, insurance authorization, and completion of bowel prep or NPO status.
- Intra-Procedure: Track procedure timing and manage the collection of biopsies or polyps.
- Specimen Care: Label, package, and document all pathology samples in the EMR (Provation/Tebra) for lab send-out.
4. GI Infection Control & Scope Reprocessing
- Scope Cleaning: Perform manual pre-cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopes per strict GI-office protocols.
- Room Turnover: Disinfect procedure rooms and beds quickly to maintain efficient clinic flow.
- Quality Control: Report any equipment malfunctions or scope damage immediately to management.
5. Clinical Documentation & Triage
- Triage Calls: Document clinical phone calls in the EMR, capturing patient concerns, assessments provided, and physician escalations.
- Patient Education: Educate patients on complex bowel prep instructions and reinforce post-procedure care expectations.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Certification: Medical Assistant (MA) Certification is required.
- Experience: Previous experience in a GI office, Endoscopy suite is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Provation and Tebra EMR systems is a major plus. Must have the ability to learn new clinical software quickly.
- Resilience: Ability to remain calm and organized in a high-pressure, high-volume procedural setting.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and move for long periods during procedure blocks.
- Capability to assist in patient positioning and transport.
- Manual dexterity for handling delicate GI scopes and biopsy tools.
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $19