Medical Assistant - MS Center Physicians Hartford

Trinityhealth; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits day 1

Competitive pay

40 hours per week

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England in Hartford, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for visits, escort to treatment rooms, collect medical history, and document in charts. You will prepare exam rooms, record vital signs, and act as a scribe between patient and physician.

Responsibilities include handling lab results, coordinating patient flow with front desk, and assisting with appointments and related tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Medical Assistance preferred.
• National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms and readies patients for examinations or minor procedures.
• Records pertinent history and vital signs; acts as a scribe between patient and physician.
• Processes and files lab/diagnostic results in the chart and notifies providers as needed.
• Coordinates patient flow with front desk and assists with scheduling and other tasks.

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Assistance

National Certification as a Medical Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent

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.