Medical Assistant - Surgery

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Great benefits day 1

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for visits, escort them to treatment rooms, collect pertinent medical information, and document in the chart. This role supports an outpatient Surgery specialty office.

You will prepare exam rooms, record history and vitals, and ensure smooth patient flow within the office. In addition to clinical duties, you will assist front office staff with calls, scheduling, and coordinating patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• National Certification as Medical Assistant a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms; prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtains pertinent history and documents vitals in the medical record.
• Files lab/diagnostic results and clinical notes after physician review.
• Coordinates patient flow and collaborates with front desk for timely visits.
• Assists front office by answering calls, scheduling appointments, and other tasks.

Skills

Medical assisting knowledge

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

National Certification as Medical Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose

This Medical Assistant is 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 Surgery specialty office.

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

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Day shift – Full Time – 40 Hours
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Competitive pay
• 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.