Compassionate Medical Assistant for Patient Care & Admin

Yale New Haven Health; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care, room patients, and handle clerical and environmental tasks. You will schedule appointments, manage charts in EPIC, and provide patient information to maximize service utilization.

The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, HIPAA compliance, and compassionate patient interactions. Experience in ambulatory care settings is preferred, with completion of an MA certificate or related program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant certificate program or Phlebotomy program, CNA, EMT, or paramedic certification.
• Employees joining via merger may satisfy education with combination of education, relevant experience, and current competencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists physicians with procedures and prepares patients for visits.
• Performs administrative tasks including charting in EPIC and scheduling.
• Maintains infection control and cleans examination rooms.
• Gathers and records patient data, vital signs, and prepares specimens when applicable.
• Cross-trained on front desk duties and provides patient information.

Skills

Follow directions

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

MA certificate program

CNA

EMT/Paramedic

Phlebotomy program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care, room patients, and handle clerical and environmental tasks. You will schedule appointments, manage charts in EPIC, and provide patient information to maximize service utilization.

The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, HIPAA compliance, and compassionate patient interactions. Experience in ambulatory care settings is preferred, with completion of an MA certificate or related program.