Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Smilow Cancer Hospital; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Smilow Cancer Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Rheumatology department. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care, scheduling, and managing medical records. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, relevant certification preferred, and excellent organizational and communication skills. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a private practice setting preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians/providers with patient care and rooming patients.
• Responsible for appointment scheduling and medical record management.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and dignity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office applications

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsible for assisting physicians/providers with patient care, rooming patients, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the practice services. Conveys a positive image of the practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned.
• 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team.
• 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC.
• 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned.
• 3.1 Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• 4. Performs other related organizational duties as assigned
• 4.1 Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• 5. May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program.* Certification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred. Certification/Registration may be accepted in lieu of graduation from an accredited MA school. *Employees employed by YNHHS as a result of a merger or acquisition may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competences.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year private practice medical assistant experience preferred in a primary care or specialist office.

LICENSURE

Medical Assisting Certification preferred.

Special Skills

Excellent, organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft office applications required. CPR certification preferred. Bilingual preferred but not required. Core philosophy or values consistent with a patient-centered approach to care. Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective and tactful written, verbal and nonverbal communication with patients, families, medical staff, colleagues, vendors, and other departments throughout the continuum of care to promote continuity of care and services and enhance clinical image.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must complete work in a timely fashion.

YNHHS Requisition ID

151561

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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