Outpatient Orthopedics Medical Assistant - Day Shift & Benefits

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance & AD&D

Well-being program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the outpatient Orthopedics office in Enfield. You will support patients and providers in a fast-paced setting, room patients, take vital signs, assist with procedures, collect specimens, and document in the electronic health record.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, proactive exam room prep, and collaboration with front desk staff to maintain smooth patient flow.

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

Six months experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the outpatient Orthopedics office in Enfield. You will support patients and providers in a fast-paced setting, room patients, take vital signs, assist with procedures, collect specimens, and document in the electronic health record.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, proactive exam room prep, and collaboration with front desk staff to maintain smooth patient flow.