Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Westport CT

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

Job summary

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with examinations, tests and patient care in a CT practice setting.

The role requires completion of an accredited medical assistant program, 1–2 years in a medical practice, and a professional, patient-focused attitude. Responsibilities include documentation, specimen collection, basic tests, and coordinating patient flow.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant training program or eligible within one year.
• 1–2 years experience in a medical practice.
• Minimum experience: one year.
• Professional presentation, positive attitude; ability to follow instructions and document clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor appointments; arrange follow-ups and manage documentation.
• Apply aseptic techniques and assist with patient education on health promotion.
• Collect specimens, perform basic diagnostic tests, and prepare treatment areas.
• Obtain patient history and vital signs; coordinate care with providers.
• Maintain supplies and assist with policies and procedures.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Data entry

Education

HS Grad / Equivalent

Medical assistant program

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.

Summary

To assist Medical Doctors with specific examination and treatment of patients. May include documenting a detailed medical history, measuring vital signs, performing procedures e.g. PPDs, EKGs and other routine diagnostic and laboratory tests. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for treatment, inventories medical supplies, assists with appointment scheduling and data entry of medical test results. Assist with filing and keeping records orderly and up to date. Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor appointments; arranges for follow-up appointments. Understands W-C reimbursement; assists in processing of required documentation in a timely manner. Performs medical transcription if needed; faxes reports. Performs procedural and diagnostic coding.
• Applies principles of aseptic techniques and infection control. Complies with quality assurance practices. Screens and follows up with patient test results. Assists in education of patients regarding health/safety promotion and disease/injury prevention.
• Clinical Duties - diagnostic orders/documentation: Collects and processes specimens. Performs diagnostic tests - e.g. EKG, spirometry, vision, hearing. Prepares and administers medications and immunizations; maintains records. Draws blood for lab tests; collects urine samples, etc.
• Clinical Duties - Patient Care: Obtain patient history and vital signs; administers medical questionnaires e.g. Respiratory, Hearing, Asbestos. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. Prepare patient for examinations, procedures, and treatments. Coordinates patient care information with other health care providers; obtains lab, X-ray, and other test results.
• Maintains supply inventory. Performs quality monitoring e.g. medication expiration dates, etc. Maintains and disposes of regulated substances in compliance with government guidelines. Participates in development/maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Assists with customer service data collection. Performs group testing's services e.g. hearing screens, vision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education Skills Experience

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

• Required: Graduation from an accredited medical assistant training program, or eligible to achieve accreditation within one year of employment.
• 1 - 2 years experience in a medical practice.
• Minimum Experience: one year
• Desired: Professional presentation and a positive attitude. Reasoning: applies principles of rational systems to solve practical problems. Interprets a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Math: calculates ratios and percentage, weights and measures. Language: prepares business letters, summaries, reports using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.

Working Conditions

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 547

Department: NW PC Imaw

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 Hourly

“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
• and Team Member Discounts.

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