Medical Assistant

Connecticut Orthopaedics; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

Uniform allowance

Free Parking

Job summary

Connecticut Orthopaedics is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct support to physicians and manage clinical scheduling, patient flow, and test/surgery authorizations. The role involves coordinating with outside facilities, documenting in the EMR, and preparing materials for procedures.

Ideal candidates will have MA certification and experience in or preference for orthopaedics. Location centers include Shelton, Milford, Hamden, and surrounding CT towns.

Qualifications

• Certification from an Accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as Medical Assistant or Medical Secretary preferred.
• Experience working in an orthopaedic practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the physician and assist with all practice activities.
• Handle clinical scheduling, patient flow, and follow-up communications.
• Process authorizations for tests and surgeries and manage related paperwork.
• Contact outside facilities and relay scheduling information as needed.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and injections for the physician.
• Document information accurately in the computer system.
• Assist with pre-op, testing, and post-op appointments and care coordination.
• Address patient questions and refer to case manager as needed.
• Prepare paperwork, x-rays, and documents for surgery.
• Assist with fittings, dressings, and durable medical equipment.

Skills

Clinical scheduling

Patient coordination

Documentation

Pre-authorization

Education

Medical Assistant certification

High school diploma

MA experience

Orthopaedic experience

Job description

For the second year in a row, Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the #1 Orthopaedic Physician Practice in Connecticut by Castle Connolly!

Job Summary

The MA position provides direct support to the physician and assists with all aspects of the physician’s practice. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: clinical scheduling, clinical patient flow, surgical and test authorization, scheduling and follow up, patient contact, and liaison with outside agencies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Booking provider requests for tests and surgeries for patients and obtaining authorizations, recording information in proper location
• Contacting outside facilities and processing related paperwork such as other physician offices, hospitals, and surgical centers and providing them with the necessary information to schedule tests and surgeries
• Following up on surgical patients to ensure necessary pre-op and testing appointments have been completed
• Contacting patients with pertinent information regarding their scheduled test or surgery and scheduling necessary follow up visits
• Ensuring tests results are received before surgery; are reviewed and distributed appropriately (i.e. provider, facility, etc.)
• Accurately documenting necessary information in the computer system, such as pre-certification numbers, and chart for patients having tests and procedures
• Preparing paperwork, x-rays, and other documents as needed for the physician to be available for him or her to take to surgery
• Addressing patient concerns and questions as needed
• Directing requests for worker compensation approval of tests and surgeries and other related information to the case manager
• Pre-authorizing and calling in prescriptions and/or injectables for the physician
• Scheduling post-op and first physical therapy appointment and informing patient
• Applying casts, removing wound dressings, sutures, and casts
• Fitting patients with durable medical equipment and braces appropriately and completing billing paperwork accurately
• Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor

Education & Experience Requirements

• Certification from an Accredited Medical Assistant program or prior training, education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired leading to a Medical Assistant title
• High school Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Experience as Medical Assistant or Medical Secretary preferred
• Experience working in an orthopaedic practice preferred

Location & Schedule

• Monday- Friday vary 7:30am-5:00pm
• Shelton, Milford, Orange, Hamden, Wallingford, Cheshire, Madison and Branford, CT

Salary

• Starting hourly rate range: $22-$30, based on experience

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive compensation package, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Free Parking

Connecticut Orthopaedics (CO) has been serving patients in the greater New Haven area for over 60 years. Our practice has merged with several surrounding orthopaedic groups over the past several years and has become the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England. Due to our quality of care and attentiveness to our patients, we are proudly the team of orthopaedic physicians for multiple colleges and high schools as well as have our own physical therapy centers. In addition to our orthopaedic service line, we have three MRI suites, (5) acute care orthopaedic walk-in centers and a surgery center in Branford.

The posted pay range and actual compensation offered are based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, market data, internal equity, and organizational needs. The posted range does not reflect the full value of CT Orthopaedics total rewards package, which may include Health & Wellness benefits, 401k contribution including profit-sharing regardless of employee’s contribution, and other available compensation for eligible employees.