Medical Assistant I Gastroenterology

Job description

Department: 02130 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network: High Point Westchester Med Plz - Gastroenterology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday to Friday 7:45AM-4:45PM or 8AM-5PM (rotating basis) $ Sign-On Eligible" Primary department is at Westchester Medical Plaza, but teammate may be assigned to support a provider at our Premier Medical Plaza satellite location. Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 "$ Sign-On Eligible" This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Major Responsibilities: - Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope. - Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. - Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, caute...