Medical Assistant - Bariatric Surgery - Hartford

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life/AD&D insurance

Well-being program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Bariatrics Surgical Practice. The role involves preparing patients and rooms, taking vitals, and documenting information in the chart to support efficient patient visits.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, assisting front office tasks, and serving as a patient care liaison with physicians. Prior medical assisting credentials and good communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• National Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.
• Minimum of six months related work experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms and patients for examinations.
• Document patient history and vital signs in the medical record.
• Serve as a scribe between patient and physician, document notes.
• Process and file lab/diagnostic results and clinical notes.
• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling with front office staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient service

Multi-tasking

Medical assisting knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

National Certification in Medical Assisting

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Now Hiring: Medical Assistant

Join our Bariatrics Surgical Practice and contribute your skills to a team committed to delivering high quality patient care. We’re looking for someone who is organized, patient focused, and thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment. If that sounds like you, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect. You would be responsible to prepare patients for office visits; performs tasks including escorting patient to treatment room, obtaining pertinent patient information for medical record, and documenting information in patients’ chart. Processes patient telephone calls and correspondence for the practice/department. Organizes and prioritizes duties to optimize efficiency and promote positive patient outcomes. Scribes information on a regular basis.

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. Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an associate degree in Medical Assistance is preferred. National Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred. Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required. Excellent communication and people skills. Customer/patient service orientated. Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not overly difficult or complex. Work requires the ability to multi-task. Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters; schedule appointments, assess and record vital signs in patient’s chart, explain policies and procedures, and relay patients’ need to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients and their families and /or health care system colleagues. Work requires providing direct patient care to adults, and geriatric patients.

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $18.70 - $28.06 per hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Great benefits start on date of hire
• Patient-centric environment
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Diverse and inclusive culture

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.