Medical Assistant - GI Department

Trinity Health Of New England; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England's Gastroenterology Specialty Practice in Springfield, MA invites a Medical Assistant to join a collaborative team delivering high-quality patient care. You will coordinate patient flow, prepare patients for visits, document information in charts, and act as a liaison between patients and physicians.

Day shift, full-time position with benefits. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, six months of related experience, and medical assisting training; certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of six months related work experience
• Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance preferred
• National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms and helps in patient preparation for examinations or minor surgeries
• Obtains patient history and vital signs; documents in medical records and serves as a scribe between patient and physician
• Processes and files lab/diagnostic results and ensures accurate documentation in patient records
• Coordinates patient flow with front desk to ensure timely and efficient patient visits

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient coordination

Medical record documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance

National Certification as a Medical Assistant

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: PNow Hiring: Medical Assistant

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.

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.