Orthopedics Medical Assistant - Patient Flow & Scribe

Trinity Health; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Career growth

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

Trinity Health in Massachusetts is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Orthopedics Specialty Practice in Chicopee. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on coordinating patient flow, preparing visits, and documenting information in patient records to support efficient care.

You will assist with room preparation, take vital signs, and collaborate with front office staff to schedule and manage appointments. A high school diploma and six months of related experience are required; an Associate's

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Trinity Health in Massachusetts is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Orthopedics Specialty Practice in Chicopee. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on coordinating patient flow, preparing visits, and documenting information in patient records to support efficient care.

You will assist with room preparation, take vital signs, and collaborate with front office staff to schedule and manage appointments. A high school diploma and six months of related experience are required; an Associate's