Medical Assistant Intern - Ballantyne Gastroenterology

Medical Assistant Intern - Ballantyne Gastroenterology

The Medical Assistant Intern will support the department as assigned, while gaining experience and educational opportunities. (This is a full-time position that will support the Gastroenterology team at Ballantyne Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and Southpark Tuesdays & Fridays 8 am to 5 pm).

Duties to include :

• Escort patients to exam rooms / procedure room, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, collect patient history; perform screenings per provider guidelines, other physical examination preparations and document all information in patient's chart.
• Assist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens.
• Assembles patients' health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensures all related reports, labs and information is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.
• Reviews to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information in the EHR.
• Communicates as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information.
• Obtains and sends patient medical records to support seamless care delivery.
• Opportunity for hands-on experience and exposure to a medical setting, including but not limited to laboratory, primary care services, registration, document management, care coordination, and more.
• Administer injections after completing Tryon training certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Certifications :

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