Medical Assistant - Surgery

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits from day 1

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient Surgery specialty office. Responsibilities include room preparation, patient escort, collecting history, vital signs, and documenting in the electronic medical record.

The role supports efficient patient flow and collaboration with front office staff. Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least 6 months of related experience, and preferred Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance with a possible national certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance preferred.
• National Certification as Medical Assistant a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record with chief complaint, medical/surgical history, allergies, medications, and review of systems, and records vital signs.
• Processes and files lab/diagnostic test results and clinical notes in the chart after physician review.
• Coordinates patient flow in the office.
• Collaborates with receptionist to ensure timely patient visits.
• Assists front office by answering calls, scheduling appointments, and other tasks.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance

National Certification as Medical Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.

Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.