Certified Medical Assistant — Dynamic Outpatient Care Team

Uconn Health Center; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UConn Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow in outpatient, inpatient, or specialty clinics. You will assist with routine clinical tasks, prepare patients, and help with exams according to protocols.

The role requires CMA or LPN credentials, BLS certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Monday through Friday schedule with a 60-minute meal break.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical assisting practices.
• Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains smooth and efficient patient flow; may perform routine procedures i.e., vital signs, height, weight, visual acuity, urine testing, in accordance with protocols;
• Prepares patients; assists with exams and special procedures;
• Instructs patients as outlined for basic diagnostic procedures/treatments/specimen collections;
• Refers patients to appropriate physician/nursing staff when special needs are identified;
• Reports pertinent observations to nurse and/or physician;
• Charts activities in the record;
• Participates in implementation of care plans;
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings; prepares rooms and work area for clinics, including stocking of rooms and carts;
• Inventories and orders equipment;
• Checks equipment and reports that which is malfunctioning; answers phone and performs clerical work as needed;
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Knowledge of medical assisting practi​

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure andmeet

Oral and written communication skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program CMA/LPN designation

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or equivalent

Job description

UConn Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow in outpatient, inpatient, or specialty clinics. You will assist with routine clinical tasks, prepare patients, and help with exams according to protocols.

The role requires CMA or LPN credentials, BLS certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Monday through Friday schedule with a 60-minute meal break.