Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

Connecticut, LLC; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Friendly working environment

Family atmosphere

Job summary

PACT MSO Gastroenterology Center in Hamden, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy gastroenterology office. The role includes clinical and administrative tasks and requires flexibility to float between Hamden, Milford, Guilford, with occasional travel to Bridgeport.

Hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, completion of a medical assisting program, and MA certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills with use of an electronic medical record required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Excellent quality of work including attention to detail.
• Excellent judgment and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to room and complete patient intake per EHR workflow.
• Performs and assist any procedures requested by the provider.
• Review schedules and organize patient flow, prepare pre-visit preparations for patients.
• Recalls on patient visits
• Proper maintenance of medical waste and laundering of patient linen apparel
• Resuscitation equipment maintenance
• Document any telephone communication involving a patient in EHR
• Triage patient calls; Physician calls triage and physician to physician communication
• Coordinating physician schedule by making appointments/rescheduling.
• Responsible for schedule utilization, cancelation and wait list management.
• Schedules tests, procedures, and lab appointments.
• Obtains authorization if test or procedure is within 24-48 hours of scheduled time.
• Call patients with results, enters follow up/recalls in EHR
• Provides patient education for test and procedure preparations, directions to the facility, and contact information.
• Performs other assignments/projects from time to time as authorized by management.
• Proper maintenance of inventory levels in exam rooms, through ordering, receipt and restocking of supplies
• Report visits from VNA to physicians and intake orders from physicians to VNA
• Pre and post op discussions with patients
• Communicates with patient when Office Visit is required before refills can be completed.
• Fill out all FMLA and Short-term Disability forms

Skills

Electronic Medical Records

Verbal and written communications

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

HS diploma or GED

Medical assisting program completed

MA certification

0-5 years experience in medical setting

Job description

Job Category: Clinical Support for Medical Offices

Requisition Number: MEDIC001801

• Posted : July 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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PACT and PACT MSO Gastroenterology Center
Hamden, CT 06518, USA

Description

Salary Range: $21.00 to $25.00 an hour

By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.

Flu Vaccine Considerations
Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

PACT MSO is a Management Service Organizationthat supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.

PACT MSOhas a busy Gastroenterology office that is seeking a Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants work Monday through Friday and will float between our Hamden, Milford, and Guilford office locations, with occasional travel to our Bridgeport office as needed. The hours range between 7:00am to 7:00pm for 8 hour shifts.

The Medical Assistant duties can be both clinical and administrative in nature and include assisting physician with patient care, as well as handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.

Essential Functions

• Escort patients to room and complete patient intake per EHR workflow. This may include but not limited to collecting and charting patient histories, performing necessary screenings, checking patient vital signs, reconciling medications.
• Performs and assistany procedures requested by the provider.
• Review schedules and organize patient flow, prepare pre-visit preparations for patients.
• Recalls on patient visits
• Proper maintenance of medical waste and laundering of patient linen apparel
• Resuscitation equipment maintenance
• Document any telephone communication involving a patient in EHR
• Triage patient calls; Physician calls triage and physician to physician communication
• Coordinating physician schedule by making appointments/rescheduling.
• Responsible for schedule utilization, cancelation and wait list management.
• Schedules tests, procedures, and lab appointments.
• Obtains authorization if test or procedure is within 24-48 hours of scheduled time.
• Call patients with results, enters follow up/recalls in EHR
• Provides patient education for test and procedure preparations, directions to the facility, and contact information.
• Performs other assignments/projects from time to time as authorized by management.
• Proper maintenance of inventory levels in exam rooms, through ordering, receipt and restocking of supplies
• Report visits from VNA to physicians and intake orders from physicians to VNA
• Pre and post op discussions with patients
• Communicates with patient when Office Visit is required before refills can be completed.
• Fill out all FMLA and Short-term Disability forms

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent computer skills with use of an electronic medical record required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Excellent quality of work including attention to detail.
• Excellent judgment and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a medical assisting program
• Certification as a Medical Assistant required.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in a medical setting required

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