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Medical Assistant

Trinity Health

Waterbury, CTFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Waterbury, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Trinity Health is hiring a Medical Assistant. Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group seeks a Medical Assistant for an outpatient Surgery center. This floating MA will work in Waterbury and surrounding communities, preparing patients for office visits, obtaining pertinent information for medical records, and documenting in charts. The role also involves processing patient telephone calls and correspondence, organizing duties for efficiency, and promoting positive patient outcomes.

Key focus areas include Prepare exam and treatment rooms, Prepare patients for examination and treatment, and Ensure patient is given appropriate clothing.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and Six Months Related Work Experience. Important skills include Preparing Patients For Office Visits, Escorting Patients To Treatment Rooms, Obtaining Patient Information For Medical Records, Documenting Information In Patients' Chart, Processing Patient Telephone Calls, and Processing Correspondence. Preferred (not required): Medical Assisting Knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preparing Patients for Office VisitsEscorting Patients to Treatment RoomsObtaining Patient Information for Medical RecordsDocumenting Information in Patients' ChartProcessing Patient Telephone CallsProcessing CorrespondenceOrganizing DutiesPrioritizing DutiesPromoting Positive Patient OutcomesPreparing Exam and Treatment RoomsPreparing Patients for Examination and TreatmentEnsuring Appropriate Clothing for Physical Exam or Minor SurgeriesObtaining Pertinent HistoryEntering History Into Medical RecordTaking Patient Vital SignsDocumenting Patient Vital SignsScribing Between Patient and PhysicianProcessing Lab/Diagnostic Test ResultsFiling Lab/Diagnostic Test ResultsFiling CorrespondenceFiling Clinical NotesAssuring Accurate Documentation on Patient RecordsNotifying Providers of Diagnostic Testing ResultsCoordinating Patient FlowCollaborating With ReceptionistAnswering the TelephoneScheduling Patient AppointmentsMedical Assisting Knowledge

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent6 Months Related Work ExperienceAssociate's Degree in Medical AssistanceNational Certification as a Medical Assistant

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description: Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to join outpatient Surgery center. This position is a Floating MA working in locations in the Waterbury and surrounding communities including Southbury, CT.

The MA is 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. The Colleague 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 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 Position Highlights and Benefits :

  • Day shift

  • Great benefits effective day 1!

  • Competitive pay 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.

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