Medical Assistant PRN

American Family Care, Inc.; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Hartford is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant for a PRN position. You will be the first clinical contact for patients, guiding them through their visits and ensuring high-quality care. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing examination rooms, and documenting patient assessments. This role offers flexible scheduling and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Incentive Plans

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting or MA experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, verify identity, and explain procedures.
• Take vital signs and prepare equipment for provider.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Medical Assisting

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Incentive Plans
• Growth Opportunities
  
  

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant is the first clinical contact for each patient and provides kind and caring service to each patient from initial triage through patient discharge. This is a PRN position. The role of the Medical Assistant is to guide patients through their visits and carry out provider orders according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet each patient, verify identity at each encounter, explain procedures to be performed, and address patient questions and concerns.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of the patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting or MA experience required