Elliot Health System

Medical Assistant II - General Surgery - Full Time

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

​Job Description: 

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!


About Us

At Elliot General Surgery we are experts in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions including diverticulitis, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, hernias, heartburn (GERD), hemorrhoids, and more. In addition to traditional open surgery, our board-certified general surgeon is skilled in robotic and minimally invasive surgical procedures.


Position Summary: M - F 8 am - 5 pm. *Looking for a Certified MA with 3-5 years of medical office experience. Specialty office experience preferred but not required.*


Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.


Key Responsibilities

  • Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results, emergency/urgent care reports, discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
  • Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
  • Conducts and documents hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing.
  • Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
  • Obtains, documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
  • Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.
  • Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.
  • Administers medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal and topical routes as appropriate.
  • Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.
  • Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
  • Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

Education/Experience/Licensure


MA I


Education: HS Diploma or GED required and One of the following:

  • Graduate from an accredited MA Program.
  • Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship.
  • 1 year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training (LNA, EMT, Combat Medic).
  • 1 year prior experience as a Medical Assistant.

Experience: 1 year of relevant healthcare exp. (can include externship), 1 -2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.


Certification/Licensure: Must possess BLS authorization upon 90 days of employment and maintain during employment. CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred.  


MA II


Education: HS Diploma or GED required and One of the following:

  • Graduate from an accredited MA Program.
  • Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship.
  • At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.
  • Experience: 1 year of relevant healthcare exp. (can include externship), 1 -2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.


Certification/Licensure: CMA, RMA or CCMA required. Must possess BLS authorization upon 90 days of employment and maintain during employment.


What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
  • Competitive pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

And more!

Work Shift: 

Days

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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