Medical Assistant - MS Center Physicians Hartford

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Medical Assistant for the day shift in Hartford, CT. The role involves preparing patients for visits, escorting to treatment rooms, and documenting information in medical records, with emphasis on accurate vital signs and history taking.

Responsibilities include lab result handling, chart documentation, and coordinating patient flow with front desk staff to ensure timely appointments. 40 hours per week with great benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months of 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 assists with patient prep.
• Obtains patient history and vital signs; documents in medical records.
• Processes lab results and notes in charts; notifies providers.
• Coordinates patient flow and assists front desk with scheduling.

Skills

Patient history collection

Medical record documentation

Scribe support

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose: This Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for office visits, performing tasks including escorting patient to treatment rooms, obtaining pertinent 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

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Day shift – Full Time – 40 Hours
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Competitive pay

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.