Medical Assistant

FAMILYCAREOFHARTFORD CORP; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

FAMILYCAREOFHARTFORD CORP is seeking a Medical Assistant in Hartford, Connecticut. In this role, you will prepare for patient visits, assist with basic medical care, and manage medical inventory. Ideal candidates should have excellent customer service skills and attention to detail. Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred, and while previous healthcare experience is desirable, it's not required. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment along with competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage medical supplies.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for patient visit by organizing charts and medical equipment.
• Clean instruments and equipment after use.
• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care.
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues.
• Handle patient registration and insurance checks.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before their arrival, providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms and the facility, as needed. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment
• Clean instruments and equipment after use
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs and scheduling
• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures
• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties
• Being able to register patients, check insurances, address paperwork, address medical records request, address faxes received

Qualifications

• BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Bilingual (English and Spanish), preferred
• Previous work experience in healthcare preferred, not required