Have you been looking for a place to grow your skillset? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to develop your career surrounded by a diverse group where employees feel a sense of belonging.
At Great Lakes Gastroenterology we are championing the power of inclusivity and a people first mentality. We hope to improve the human experience – from our patients to our colleagues.
If you are interested in joining our culture, we’re looking for a full-time Medical Assistant in our clinic located at 8877 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH! Must have previous experience working as a Medical Assistant, knowledge of medical terminology, and previous scheduling experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours roughly being from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.Â
A little about us:
Great Lakes Gastroenterology is a team of gastroenterologists and allied health professionals with a proven track record of providing excellent care that families can count on. We specialize in treating the full range of digestive diseases and endeavor to provide exceptional care, for every patient, every time.
We are powered by One GI®, a true collaboration of the very best clinical and business minds – which enables us to focus on what’s truly important – our patients.
Discover the Amazing Benefits We Offer:Â
- Excellent paid time off for a healthy work/life balance.
- We want to help you with your retirement, with our generous 401k plan. We will match 100% of the first 3% that you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% of your eligible contributions.
- Looking to further your education, we want to help! We offer education reimbursement, up to $10,000 per year (depending on employment status).
- Internal growth opportunities. We want to aide in your training and development.
- Competitive health and supplemental benefits; with FSA and HSA options.
- 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance.Â
- After landing your job, why not bring a friend on board? Refer someone you know to One GI®, and not only will they get a fantastic opportunity, but you'll also score a cool $500 referral bonus. It's a win-win!
Snapshot of Daily Duties:
- Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and documents all information in patient’s chart.
- Collect specimens for laboratory analysis, as applicable.
- Obtain, verify, and record health history of patients.
- Assist the physician with office visits. Must be able to assist physician in an emergency.
- Manage patient prescriptions as directed by physician.
- Manage referrals as directed by physician
- Answer patient questions. Notify patients of test results
- Review procedure reports to ensure patients have hospital orders and needed clearances have been received.
- Escort patients to exam rooms and/or throughout the office as needed.
- Adhere to infection control/safety guidelines.
- Prepare examination rooms to include cleaning and restocking of supplies.
- Assist with dressing and undressing of patients as needed.
- Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous medications as directed by physician (dosage must be verified).
- Perform phlebotomy for lab work and complete required forms.*
- Assist with scheduling office visits, procedures, laboratory tests, x-rays, outpatient testing, hospital admissions and appointments as necessary.
The Must Haves:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working as a Medical Assistant required.
- Previous experience working in a medical office environment preferred.
- Basic Life Support Certification required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Open to travel to the Broadview Heights/Medina Office location
