Medical Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator — Sign-On Bonus

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/Secretary for NHMP New Canaan Primary Care in New Canaan, CT. This 40-hour per week role blends clinical and clerical tasks to support daily operations and ensure exam areas are prepared.

The role requires a high school diploma or MA program completion, basic medical knowledge, and ability to obtain accurate vital signs. Training on EMR and patient intake will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification.
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area and performs intake activities.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the EMR and patient record.
• Prepares and organizes patient charts for providers and handles related paperwork.
• Performs EMR Orders Reconciliation and maintains equipment and supply inventories.
• Ensures examination areas are clean, stocked, and ready for patient use.
• Assists patients into gowns and prepares them for scheduled visits to maintain patient flow.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Nursing Assistant training

EMT certification

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/Secretary for NHMP New Canaan Primary Care in New Canaan, CT. This 40-hour per week role blends clinical and clerical tasks to support daily operations and ensure exam areas are prepared.

The role requires a high school diploma or MA program completion, basic medical knowledge, and ability to obtain accurate vital signs. Training on EMR and patient intake will be provided.