Medical Assistant

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support patients through their health journey. In this full-time role, you will prepare patients for examinations, document vital signs, and assist with treatments, all while fostering a welcoming environment. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing patient care and promoting healthier lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of related work experience required.
• National Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms and patients for examination.
• Documents patient vital signs and medical history.
• Coordinates patient flow and assists front office personnel.

Skills

Compassion

Detail-oriented

Clinical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance

Job description

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of patients? Join our team and play a vital role in supporting patients through their health journey. In this important clinical role, you’ll prepare patients for office visits and procedures, escort them to exam rooms, take and document vital signs, and update medical histories in the electronic medical record. You'll work closely with our providers to assist with treatments, patient education on inhalers and respiratory therapies, and post-visit care instructions. Your empathy, clinical skills, and dedication will help create a welcoming, supportive environment for patients. Be a part of a collaborative team committed to helping patients live healthier lives!

What you will do:

Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment.

Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems, and takes/documents patient vital signs.

Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients’ chart after they have been reviewed by the physician.

Coordinates patient flow in the office. Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.

Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required

Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred, National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus

Position Highlights and Benefits :

Day shift – Full Time – 40 Hours

Competitive pay

Inclusive Culture!

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.