Medical Assistant - Windsor Primary Care - Windsor Locks, CT

Trinity Health Of New England; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits start on date of hire

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Windsor Primary Care Practice in Windsor Locks, CT. You will prepare patients for visits, escort to treatment rooms, collect histories and vital signs, and document in the medical record.

The role includes handling patient calls, organizing duties to optimize efficiency, and promoting positive patient outcomes within a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Medical assistants provide patient preparation and documentation support.
• Experience with charting and vital signs is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinic workflows is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms and patient for examination.
• Collects patient history, vital signs, and documents in the chart.
• Processes lab results and communicates results to providers as needed.
• Coordinates patient flow and assists front desk with appointments.

Skills

Medical assistant knowledge

Patient care

Vital signs

Scribe to physician

Electronic records

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Assistance

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

We’re Hiring a Medical Assistant! Ready to thrive in a dynamic, high energy environment? Join our Windsor Primary Care Practice and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact—every single day. If you love helping patients, staying organized, and being part of a fast paced, supportive team… we want to meet you! You will be 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. You will also be responsible for processing patient telephone calls and correspondence for the practice, organizing and prioritizing duties to optimize efficiency and promoting positive patient outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries
• 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. In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information.
• Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients’ chart after they have been reviewed by the physician. Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
• 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 preferred
• 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

• Great benefits start on date of hire
• Patient-centric environment
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Diverse and 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.