Medical Assistant

Uconn Health Center; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UConn Health Center is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join the Endocrinology department and to float between Endocrinology, Occupational Medicine/Employee Health and Infectious Disease. The role requires current CMA certification and the ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, assisting with exams, and performing routine clinical tasks with a focus on quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program and CMA certification or equivalent.
• LPNs and EMTs may qualify.
• Certification in BLS within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth patient flow and assist with exams and procedures.
• Prepare patients and assist with exams and diagnostic procedures.
• Document care plans and chart activities in the medical record.
• Inventory and order clinical supplies and equipment as needed.
• Answer phones and perform clerical tasks related to the clinic.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant CMA

Patient flow management

Clinical procedures

Interpersonal communication

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program CMA certification

LPN or EMT acceptable

Job description

Medical Assistant, 2027-361

The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at www.ethics.state.ct.us.

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top-rated organization is looking to add one full-time Medical Assistant to our Endocrinology department in UConn Medical Group. This position will float position between Endocrinology, Occupational Medicine/Employee Health and Infectious Disease.

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in scheduling, patient flow, assisting with patients and routine clinical tasks in an outpatient, inpatient or specialty setting.

You must be currently registered as a Certified Medical Assistant at the time of application to be qualified for this position. LPNs and EMTs may qualify.

YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR MA, EMT CERTIFICATION or LPN LICENSE.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of medical assisting practices.


• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, routines.


• Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program [CAAHEP or ABHES] and designation as a Certified Medical Assistant [CMA] by certifying body as determined by UConn Health, OR


• A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OR

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain certification/credentialing as a medical assistant, certification as an EMT, or State of CT Licensure as an LPN.


• Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or formal training for healthcare providers. This is the only accepted credential.


• Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire, but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain during employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to infectious/communicable diseases.


• Exposure to some chemical cleaning agents.


• Subject to long periods of standing.


• Considerable effort may be required in assisting/lifting of patients.

SCHEDULE:

• Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm with a 60-minute unpaid meal break.

This position will float position between Endocrinology, Occupational Medicine/Employee Health and Infectious Disease

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.