Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Chicopee

Trinity Health Of New England; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England's Pediatrics Specialty Practice in Chicopee, MA is hiring a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics. You will prepare patients for visits, escort to treatment rooms, collect patient information, and document information in the chart.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, recording history and vitals, filing lab results, coordinating patient flow with front desk, and assisting with scheduling and other tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience.
• Knowledge of medical assisting; Associate’s Degree preferred; National Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Obtains patient history and vital signs; updates medical records.
• Processes lab/diagnostic results and clinical notes in the chart.
• Coordinates patient flow with front desk to ensure timely visits.
• Assists front office with calls, scheduling, and related tasks.

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Assistance

National Certification

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:We're now hiring for a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Come and join this dynamic team in our Pediatrics Specialty Practice where you would be 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.

This position supports an outpatient Pediatrics Specialty Practice.

What you will do:

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment.

• 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.

• Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients’ chart after they have been reviewed by the physician.

• 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

Pay Range:$18.00 - $26.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day shift – Full Time

• Great benefits effective day 1!

• Growth Opportunities!

• Inclusive Culture!

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.