Medical Assistant – Gastroenterology Clinic

Location: DTWN PHX

Overview:

Join a collaborative and patient-focused outpatient Gastroenterology clinic. We’re seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to support our clinical team in delivering high-quality care. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect and label lab specimens in accordance with hospital protocolsSupport nurses and physicians during GI procedures such as endoscopies and colonoscopiesPrepare patients and equipment for diagnostic proceduresRetrieve necessary supplies and equipment for GI examsDocument clinical findings and complete hospital forms accuratelyMonitor and record vital signs, weight, and other patient metricsAssist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfersPerform follow-up tasks as directed by clinical staff

Essential Skills:

Medical assisting and patient care experienceProficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR), especially EpicPrior authorization processingExperience working with high-touch patient populations (e.g., Pain Management, Behavioral Health, GI)Ability to room 15–20 patients per day

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GEDCompletion of a Medical Assistant ProgramAmerican Heart Association BLS certificationMinimum 2 years of experience as a Medical AssistantAt least 1 year of prior authorization experience2+ years working with Electronic Medical RecordsPrevious experience in gastroenterology or a related specialty (preferred)Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Work Environment:

You’ll be part of a close-knit team in a family-like atmosphere with strong peer support and approachable leadership. The clinic promotes work-life balance through flexible scheduling and encourages staff to contribute ideas that enhance patient care and outcomes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

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