Medical Assistant, Physician Practice

Care New England; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Secretary to assist physicians with clinical procedures and provide clerical support. The role serves as a primary link between patients and the practice, handling schedules, patient registration, and performing essential medical tasks. Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, vocational training, and a strong medical background. This position is vital for ensuring efficient patient care and coordination within the healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical training and/or a minimum of six months to one year job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• Ability to format, proofread letters and possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates schedules with professional staff and schedules appointments.
• Registers patients, verifying insurance coverage.
• Prepare each patient’s medical record per office protocol.
• Prepare patients for examination, assisting elderly residents.
• Performs CLIA waived tests as instructed by physician.
• Maintain treatment rooms and clinical equipment.
• Obtain and record vital signs as needed.
• Prepare and administer vaccinations as needed.
• Float to other CNEMG locations as needed.

Skills

Strong Medical Secretary background

Good communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the physicians with clinical procedures as well as providing clerical support when assigned. This role functions as the primary link between the patient and the practice. In addition, serves as liaison between the practice and outside support services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates schedules with professional staff and schedules appointments. Registers patients, verifying insurance coverage and appropriate referrals, answers telephone and directs calls appropriately.
• Prepare each patient’s medical record per office protocol (i.e., lab reports, allergies and other correspondence).
• Prepare patients for examination, assisting elderly residents with gowning and seating as appropriate.
• Performs CLIA waived tests as instructed by physician including: phlebotomy, Electrocardiograms, glucometer tests and spirometry.
• Maintain treatment rooms and clinical equipment. Maintain clinical inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Obtain and record blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, respirations, vision screening, and temperature as needed.
• Prepare and administer vaccinations as needed.
• Float to other CNEMG locations as needed.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical training and/or a minimum of six months to one year job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• Strong Medical Secretary background.
• Ability to format, proofread letters and possess good communication skills.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.