Medical Assistant - NHMP Danbury Psychiatry - Danbury, CT

Nuvance Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA

401(k)

Life/AD&D

Wellness programs

EAP

Team member discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health is hiring a Medical Assistant/Secretary for NHMP Danbury Psychiatry in Danbury, CT. The role involves patient intake, EMR documentation, and clerical support to ensure smooth daily operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, MA/NA/EMT training or related experience, and basic medical knowledge. New graduates welcome; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program, Nursing Assistant training, EMT, or 3 years related experience.
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and conduct intake activities, document vitals and meds.
• Transcribe and update patient information in EMR.
• Provide clerical support and prepare patient charts for providers.
• Maintain clean, stocked examination area and assist in procedures.
• Coordinate in-office testing and outside services as applicable.
• Process specimens and ensure results are logged correctly.
• Educate colleagues and provide guidance on procedures as needed.
• Support compliance and uphold care standards.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR literacy

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

$2,000 Sign on Bonus (External Hires Only)

Title: Medical Assistant/Secretary - NHMP Danbury Psychiatry - 152 West Street, Danbury, CT - 40 hours per week, variable 8-hour shifts 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

*Looking for a new graduate Medical Assistant and/or experienced Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician.

Summary: Medical Assistant/ Secretary will receive training in Trans Magnetic Stimulation and obtain initial certification and annual recertification in the administration of recurring TMS treatment. Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.

Responsibilities:

1. Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information including vital signs, current medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP, appropriate referring provider, and preferred pharmacy, etc.
2. Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient from the intake form.
3. Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
4. Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
5. Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
6. Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns, having clinical paperwork, any needed supplies and educational materials immediately available for the provider use.
7. Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
8. Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the provider. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.
9. Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
10. Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
11. Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
12. Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup, patient prepping with sterile technique, patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.
13. Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
14. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
15. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected).
16. Performs other duties as required.

Other information:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office.
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Minimum Experience:

One year

Desired:

• CPR certification preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 Hourly (Based on years of relative experience)

Available benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts

Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.