Medical Assistant

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Medical Assistant for their outpatient Surgery center. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, documenting medical histories, and ensuring efficient patient flow. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally some experience in medical assisting. This is a full-time day shift position, offering competitive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Great benefits effective day 1

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six months of related work experience is required.
• Knowledge of medical assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, documents vital signs.
• Coordinates patient flow and collaborates with front office personnel.
• Processes and files lab/diagnostic test results after review.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Medical Assistance

Job description

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Description

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to join outpatient Surgery center.

The MA is responsible for preparing patients for office visits, performing tasks including escorting patient to treatment rooms, obtaining pertinent patient information for medical records, and documenting information in patients’ chart. The Colleague will also be responsible for processing patient telephone calls and correspondence for the practice, organizing and prioritizing duties to optimize efficiency and promoting positive patient outcomes.

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
  
  

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.

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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