Medical Assistant-Clinical/Office

Medical Assistant-Clinical/Office assists the physician in providing patient care in an outpatient office setting, including obtaining and recording patient medical history, measuring and recording vital signs, and documenting medications and allergies in the EMR. Responsible for preparing patient charts, assisting with examinations and procedures (including sigmoidoscopies and bandings), administering breath tests, communicating test results, and coordinating follow-up activities. Handles calls, orders and pre-authorization of medications, tracks laboratory and radiology orders, and maintains documentation and recalls. Maintains organized exam rooms, inventories supplies, and supports office hardware/software (ECW, Misys, Chart Capture). Requires multitasking in a busy environment and compassionate, professional patient interactions. Requires full-time availability (Monday–Friday), travel between Altoona locations, US work authorization, and familiarity with gastroenterology workflows and EMR usage.