Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Trinity Health Corp.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life & AD&D Insurance

Well-being program

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Waterbury, CT location. The role includes preparing exam rooms, escorting patients, documenting vitals and histories, assisting with labs and tests, coordinating patient flow, and supporting front desk duties.

The position is full-time with weekend rotation. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 6 months clinical experience, and an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• At least 6 months of relevant experience in a clinical setting.
• Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting (preferred).
• National Certification as a Medical Assistant (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Escort patients and document vital information in the medical record.
• Record medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Assist with lab and diagnostic test processing and documentation.
• Coordinate patient flow and collaborate with front desk staff.
• Support administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

National Certification as a Medical Assistant

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating

Location

1312 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06708

What You'll Do

• Preparing exam and treatment rooms for patient visits
• Escorting patients and documenting vital information in the medical record
• Recording medical history, medications, allergies, and chief complaints
• Assisting with lab and diagnostic test processing and documentation
• Coordinating patient flow and collaborating with front desk staff
• Supporting administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• At least 6 months of relevant experience in a clinical setting
• Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting (preferred)
• National Certification as a Medical Assistant (a plus)
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills

Why Join Us?

• Shift -Full-time 40 hours per week. Weekend rotation.
• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $18.70 per hour - $28.90 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative

About Us

We are a network of primary care providers, specialists, and surgeons serving communities across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. As part of Trinity Health Of New England, we deliver comprehensive care including urgent care, surgery, imaging, and rehabilitation to thousands of patients each 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.