Join the Gastroenterology team at WakeMed Andrew Center as a Medical Assistant and become part of a highly specialized team dedicated to caring for patients with gastroenterology needs . In this role, you will work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other clinical professionals to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. The ideal candidate brings experience in a specialty-care environment, thrives in a collaborative setting, and is passionate about supporting patients through complex cardiac care journeys while living the WakeWay to Excellence.
What You'll Do
- Room patients, obtain vital signs, update medical histories, and accurately document information within the electronic medical record.
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and specialty cardiac care workflows.
- Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care.
- Support patients with cardiovascular and advanced heart failure conditions through education, follow-up coordination, and appointment management.
- Process medication requests, prior authorizations, referrals, diagnostic testing, and specialty care coordination.
- Monitor provider schedules, manage patient flow, and contribute to efficient clinic operations.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Maintain exam rooms, clinical supplies, and equipment while adhering to quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
What We're Looking For
- Experienced Medical Assistant with a background in a specialty practice environment.
- Previous experience working in complex specialty-care experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Strong understanding of the needs of patients managing chronic cardiovascular conditions.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and patient service skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach with a commitment to creating an exceptional patient experience.
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to changing patient and clinic needs.
- Commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
- Medical Assistant certification preferred in accordance with WakeMed requirements.
The WakeWay to Excellence
- We put patients and families at the center of everything we do.
- We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes.
- We embrace accountability, quality, and continuous improvement in our work.
- We support professional growth and encourage lifelong learning and development.
- We are committed to delivering compassionate care while advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Not Applicable
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Experience
1 Year Clinical - Medical Assistant Required - Or
Required - Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program:
- AAMA
- AMT
- ARMA
- NCCT
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