Medical Assistant
Trinity Health · Southbury, CT · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
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.
- Affirms accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
- Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.
- Aids front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
None specified.
Skills
Detail-oriented, compassionate, and a collaborative clinical environment.
Benefits
Day shift
Great benefits effective day 1!
Competitive pay
Pay
N/A
Schedule
Day shift