Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Summit Health; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PA/NP, and the care team in a busy clinic. You will handle patient flow, room preparation, vital signs, documentation in the EHR, and scheduling while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or MA program completion; BLS is preferred; strong English communication and multitasking skills; and ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required.
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and escort patients to the exam rooms.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and accurate vital signs.
• Document information and allergies in the EHR; ensure accurate medication lists.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and coordinating with the care team.
• Provide referrals and/or consult orders as needed in the PMS/EHR.
• All other duties as assigned and contribute to team workflow.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Time management

Computer literacy

EHR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from accredited Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred

Tools

EHR systems familiarity

Practice Management System

Job description

Summit Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PA/NP, and the care team in a busy clinic. You will handle patient flow, room preparation, vital signs, documentation in the EHR, and scheduling while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or MA program completion; BLS is preferred; strong English communication and multitasking skills; and ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.