Medical Assistant - GI Department

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our gastroenterology specialty practice in Springfield, MA. You will coordinate patient flow, prepare patients for visits, and document information in medical records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of related experience; an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance and national certification are a plus. The role offers day shift, full-time hours with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required.
• Knowledge of medical assisting asso­ciated with an Associate’s Degree is preferred; National Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam/treatment rooms and assists with patient preparation.
• Records patient history, vitals, and chief complaints in the chart.
• Processes lab results and ensures accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Coordinates patient flow and supports front desk with scheduling.

Skills

Organized

Patient-focused

Team-oriented

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance

National Certification in Medical Assistance

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PNow Hiring: Medical Assistant ATTACH RESUME

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Join our Gastroenterology Specialty Practice and contribute your skills to a team committed to delivering high quality patient care. We’re looking for someone who is organized, patient focused, and thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment. If that sounds like you, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect. 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

Pay Range

$18.00 - $26.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Day shift – Full Time – 40 Hours
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment

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.