Medical Assistant - NHMP General Surgery - Sharon, CT

Nuvance Health Med Practice PC; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; 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

Nuvance Health Med Practice PC in Sharon, CT is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant for full-time Primary Care. 40 hours/week, 8-hour shifts between 7:45am–6:00pm, with data entry and vital signs responsibilities in a busy practice.

Requirements include a High School diploma/GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience or equivalent training; CPR preferred; bilingual a plus; reliable transportation required. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Data entry required with basic medical terminology.
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
• Experience with EMR and patient charting.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and document intake, vital signs, meds and allergies.
• Update patient demographics and medical history in the chart.
• Prepare charts and complete clerical tasks for providers.
• Coordinate orders and maintain clean, stocked exam areas.
• Assist with in-office testing and specimen handling.
• Educate colleagues and support workflow improvements.

Skills

Data entry

Vital signs

EMR patient records

Education

High School diploma/GED + 1 year MA/Secy experience OR MA program graduate OR Nursing Assistant training OR EMT

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.

Attention Medical Assistants in the SHARON CT area - Sharon Hospital - Medical Practice GeneralSurgery

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL HIRES

40 hours M-F 8:00am- 5:00pm

Full Time 40 hours Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 745am-6pm.

We are seeking an experienced MA to join our growing team in Primary Care medicine. Full Time 40 hours Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 745am-6pm. You will need Data entry skills, High School diploma/GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or new graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs. Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred. MUST have reliable transportation.

Summary

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
• Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
• Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
• Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
• 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.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

• Required: Data entry required. High School diploma/GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or new 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.

Other Information

• Required: Data entry required. High School diploma/GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or new 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.

Working Conditions

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Org Unit: 1414

Department: General Surgery SH

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 Hourly

Available Benefits

• 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.