Medical Assistant - Enfield Primary Care - FT

Trinity Health; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits start on date of hire

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England’s Enfield Primary Care Center is seeking a Full-time Medical Assistant for day shifts to support a busy practice. You will coordinate patient flow, prepare exam rooms, escort patients to treatment areas, collect information for medical records, and document details in patient charts.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of related experience, a high school diploma, and preferred Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting or MA certification.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms and patients for examination.
• Documents patient vital signs and notes in the medical record.
• Files lab/diagnostic results and ensures accurate chart documentation.
• Coordinates patient flow and assists front office with scheduling and calls.

Skills

Patient coordination

Medical assisting knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Ready to thrive in a dynamic, high energy environment? Join our Enfield Primary Care Center and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact—every single day.

If you love helping patients, staying organized, and being part of a fast paced, supportive team… we want to meet you!

You would be 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.

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

• 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.