Rheumatology Medical Assistant: Care & Admin Support

Yale New Haven Health; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and providers with patient care, rooming patients, and clerical tasks. The role includes scheduling, chart management, and providing information to patients to maximize service use.

Responsibilities span patient care, administrative duties, infection control, and collaboration with care teams to support patient-centered medical home initiatives. Prior experience and relevant certifications are preferred; BLS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; MA certificate or CNA/EMT/paramedic preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year as MA/CNA/EMT/ACA/PCA/PCT/paramedic or phlebotomist.
• Licensure: Certification/registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred; BLS preferred.
• Special skills: Ability to follow directions; compassionate, patient-centered communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned, including preparing patients for visit and ensuring accurate documentation in EPIC.
• Assists physicians/providers with procedures and obtains pre-authorizations as needed.
• Performs administrative duties: scheduling, chart management, routing medical records.
• Maintains infection control and cleans exam rooms and instruments.
• Maintains HIPAA, coding, OSHA, and CLIA compliance as applicable.
• Collaborates with Care Coordinator on patient-centered initiatives and quality improvement.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and providers with patient care, rooming patients, and clerical tasks. The role includes scheduling, chart management, and providing information to patients to maximize service use.

Responsibilities span patient care, administrative duties, infection control, and collaboration with care teams to support patient-centered medical home initiatives. Prior experience and relevant certifications are preferred; BLS is a plus.