Medical Assistant

Yale NewHaven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greenwich, Connecticut is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to assist with patient care, appointment scheduling, and clerical tasks. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and at least one year of experience in a medical setting. Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills are essential. Certification as a medical assistant is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a medical assistant preferred.
• Certification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians/providers with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Manage appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Convey information to patients to fully utilize services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant certificate program

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsible for assisting physicians/providers with patient care, rooming patients, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the practice services. Conveys a positive image of the practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned.
  • Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team.
• Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
  • Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC.
• Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned.
  • Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Performs other related organizational duties as assigned
  • Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program.* Certification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred. Certification/Registration may be accepted in lieu of graduation from an accredited MA school. *Employees employed by YNHHS as a result of a merger or acquisition may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competences.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year private practice medical assistant experience preferred in a primary care or specialist office.

LICENSURE

Medical Assisting Certification preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent, organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft office applications required. CPR certification preferred. Bilingual preferred but not required. Core philosophy or values consistent with a patient-centered approach to care. Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective and tactful written, verbal and nonverbal communication with patients, families, medical staff, colleagues, vendors, and other departments throughout the continuum of care to promote continuity of care and services and enhance clinical image.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must complete work in a timely fashion.

YNHHS Requisition ID

161302

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program.* Certification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred. Certification/Registration may be accepted in lieu of graduation from an accredited MA school. *Employees employed by YNHHS as a result of a merger or acquisition may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competences.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year private practice medical assistant experience preferred in a primary care or specialist office.

LICENSURE

Medical Assisting Certification preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent, organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft office applications required. CPR certification preferred. Bilingual preferred but not required. Core philosophy or values consistent with a patient-centered approach to care. Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective and tactful written, verbal and nonverbal communication with patients, families, medical staff, colleagues, vendors, and other departments throughout the continuum of care to promote continuity of care and services and enhance clinical image.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must complete work in a timely fashion.

Note

Reasonable accommodation made for applicants with disabilities as required by law.