Job Summary
This position aids gastroenterology professionals by providing support in patient evaluations and therapies, carrying out fundamental diagnostic tests and specimen collection, monitoring health conditions, and accurately documenting care received by patients. It also involves maintaining necessary equipment, supplies, and examination spaces while conducting various administrative duties.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient assessments and treatment procedures.
- Perform basic diagnostic tests and collect specimens.
- Monitor and document patient conditions and care.
- Maintain equipment and supplies, ensuring examination areas are orderly.
- Handle administrative responsibilities, including reception, scheduling, filing, data entry, and patient registration.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory; an associate degree is preferred.
- Certification as a CCMA, CMA, or RMA is required.
- Basic Life Support certification must be achieved within the first 60 days of employment.
Lifepoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
