Medical Assistant — Dynamic Primary Care Team

Trinity Health Of New England; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start date

Patient-centric culture

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England in Enfield is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Enfield Primary Care Center. You will coordinate patient flow, prepare patients for visits, escort to treatment rooms, obtain patient information for medical records, and document information in patients’ charts.

We are a team-focused, fast-paced environment that values organization, patient-centered care, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Work experience

Medical assisting knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance (preferred)

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England in Enfield is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Enfield Primary Care Center. You will coordinate patient flow, prepare patients for visits, escort to treatment rooms, obtain patient information for medical records, and document information in patients’ charts.

We are a team-focused, fast-paced environment that values organization, patient-centered care, and accurate documentation.