Nephrology Medical Assistant - Full-Time + Sign-On Bonus

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant in Nephrology. The role supports clinical and clerical operations, preparing exam rooms, documenting vitals, medications, and patient history, and coordinating in-office testing and specimen handling.

Requirements include data entry, a high school diploma or GED with MA-related experience or completion of a Medical Assistant program; CPR is preferred and bilingual candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Data entry is required.
• High School diploma or GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or new graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job-related experience in a medical office.
• Minimum Experience: one year.
• Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs intake activities and documents information including vital signs, medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP and referring provider.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record, including demographics and medical history.
• Provides clerical and secretarial work for patient care, prepares patient charts, and handles paperwork.
• Performs EMR Orders Reconciliation as directed.
• Keeps examination area clean and stocked, and conducts environmental rounds.
• Prepares patients for visits, assists into gowns, and ensures supplies and materials are ready.
• Coordinates in-office testing and outside services as applicable.
• Collects, prepares and processes specimens and ensures results are logged in the chart.
• Maintains inventory and proper upkeep of equipment and supplies.
• Coaches and educates colleagues on procedures; participates in audits as assigned.
• Demonstrates competencies for in-office procedures under RN direction.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues per service standards.
• Fulfills compliance responsibilities and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Vital signs

Bi-lingual

Education

High School diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program

EMT certification

Nursing Assistant training program

Job description

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant in Nephrology. The role supports clinical and clerical operations, preparing exam rooms, documenting vitals, medications, and patient history, and coordinating in-office testing and specimen handling.

Requirements include data entry, a high school diploma or GED with MA-related experience or completion of a Medical Assistant program; CPR is preferred and bilingual candidates are encouraged.