Medical Assistant

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their OBGYN Women's Health Team in Watertown. This role involves coordinating patient appointments, handling medical documentation, and ensuring positive patient experiences. Applicants should have a high school diploma and preferably some medical assisting experience in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Great benefits effective from day 1

$500 Sign On Bonus

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• At least six months of related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge in medical assisting is preferred.
• National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and prepare patients for visits.
• Document patient information and vital signs.
• Assist front office with scheduling and patient correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance

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Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group looking for a Medical Assistant to join our OBGYN Women's Health Team located in Watertown.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for coordinating patient flow in office, preparing patients for office visits, escorting patient to treatment rooms, obtaining patient information for medical records, and documenting information in patients’ chart. The MA organizes and prioritizes duties to optimize efficiency and promote positive patient outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Prepares the room and patient 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Processes patient telephone calls and correspondence for the practice,
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is preferred
• 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
• Mission Drive Team environment
  
  

Facility Information

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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