Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Specialist

Yale NewHaven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and physician assistants with patient care and related clerical tasks. The role involves preparing patients for visits, maintaining records, and assisting with billing coordination under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and MA/CNA/EMT certification options; BLS is preferred. Prior experience with medical terminology and CPR is required for effective patient evaluation and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, MA/CNA/EMT/paramedic certificates considered.
• Experience with medical terminology and CPR is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers and clinical/clerical staff to deliver direct/indirect patient care.
• Prepare patients for visits: collect history, vitals, height/weight, and document findings.
• Maintain and update census and patient records; support data quality and QA processes.
• Coordinate billing and follow-up for patient accounts; ensure timely/submission of bills.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPR

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MA certificate program

CNA

EMT

Paramedic

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and physician assistants with patient care and related clerical tasks. The role involves preparing patients for visits, maintaining records, and assisting with billing coordination under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and MA/CNA/EMT certification options; BLS is preferred. Prior experience with medical terminology and CPR is required for effective patient evaluation and follow-up care.