Medical Assistant

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Great benefits effective day 1

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group in Southbury, CT, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients and providers in a fast-paced primary care setting. The role involves room preparation, patient intake, vital signs, and assisting the physician during exams and minor procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least six months of related experience, and knowledge of medical assisting. An Associate’s Degree and national MA certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six months related work experience required.
• Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the exam or minor surgeries.
• Obtains patient history, enters data into medical record, and records vital signs.
• Acts as scribe between patient and physician, documenting information.
• Processes and files lab/diagnostic results and clinical notes after physician review.
• Ensures accurate documentation on patient records and notifies providers of results.
• Coordinates patient flow in the office.
• Assists front office with phone calls, scheduling, and related tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate's Degree in Medical Assistance

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to join Primary care office located in Southbury. The Medical Assistant supports patients and providers in a fast-paced Primary care Practice.

What you will do:

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries.
• 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.
• In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information.
• Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients’ chart after they have been reviewed by the physician.
• Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
• 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
• Great benefits effective day 1! Competitive pay

About Trinity Health

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 Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local 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. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.