Medical Assistant - Float Pool

Summit Health Management; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Connecticut is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support patient care. The role entails preparing examination rooms, managing patient flow, and documenting vital signs. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Flexibility and proficiency in English communication are required. The position offers various tasks including scheduling appointments and maintaining supplies.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Basic proficiency in computer use is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room and escorts patients.
• Obtains and documents vital signs accurately.
• Maintains patient flow and prepares information for visits.
• Schedules appointments and manages supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Computer proficiency

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

* Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.* Maintains efficient patient flow.* Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.* Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.* Communicates & provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.* Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.* Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.* Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.* Assists in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.* Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.* Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.* Understands and performs within the scope of practice.* Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.* Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.* Accurately documents allergies in EHR.* Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.* Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.* Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.* Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.* Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot, and reports malfunctions promptly* Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital* Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.* All other duties as assigned* Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.* Provide scribing services.* Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.* Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.* Dexterity of hands and fingers.* Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).* High School Diploma or GED required* Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, required* Basic Life Support (BLS), preferred* Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required* Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required* Basic proficiency in computer use, required* Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, requiredOur Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit,