Medical Assistant

Orthopaedic Specialty Group; Shelton, Town of Minden (CT, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing essential clinical and administrative support in a busy medical practice, ensuring patient care and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be certified and have experience in a similar setting, showcasing their ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on excellent customer service and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a supportive team that values professionalism and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Pleasant Professional Work Environment

Competitive Wages

Qualifications

• Must be CMA or RMA certified through AAMA or AMT.
• At least two years of experience as a Medical Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and obtain clinical information.
• Assist physicians with minor surgical procedures and equipment fitting.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/RMA)

Patient Customer Service

Bilingual Skills

Knowledge of Insurances

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time certified/registered Medical Assistant. Must be CMA or RMA certified through AAMA or AMT respectively. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Medical Assistant in a mid-to large-sized medical practice, preferably orthopaedics.

At Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C., Medical Assistants are responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to physicians and physician assistants during office call. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares the patient for exam
• Obtains patient clinical information with use of our electronic medical record system
• Assist physician with minor office surgical procedures
• Accurately fit patients with Durable Medical Equipment
• Draw up injections as directed by providers
• Facilitates outside services for patient (IE: Physical Therapy, Radiology, etc.)
• Obtains insurance authorizations as needed
• Ensure that exam rooms are properly stocked and maintained

Ideally, candidates for this position should have a working knowledge of insurances and the ability to provide excellent patient customer service, as well as the ability to assist with a broad spectrum of patients. Bilingual candidates are always a plus.

OSG requires all applicants for this position to be 'certified' or 'registered'. Additionally, a HS Diploma or equivalent, at least two (2) years experience as a Medical Assistant, and the ability to multi-task in a high-volume office, makes you someone we want to speak to!

Medical Assistants are required to have their own, reliable transportation and a valid Connecticut driver's license as they must be able to work in the Fairfield, Milford, Shelton, or Stratford locations.

Candidates will be courteous, articulate, and reliable and must be able to multi-task in a busy, professional, fast-moving environment while maintaining excellent customer service. OSG offers a pleasant professional work environment, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off.

Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.