Medical Assistant - Part Time

About the role

We are looking for a Part-Time Medical Assistant to work alongside our Clinical and Operations team, providing direct care services including patient engagement and care coordination within the communities of East Hartford, Manchester, and Vernon. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of patient care in an outpatient setting. The Part-Time Medical Assistant acts as a float; work location is subject to change frequently based on staffing needs.

Part-Time hours: 20-24 hours per week.

Schedule

Flexible schedule options: Monday-Friday 8am-1pm (first shift) or 1pm-6pm (second shift), rotating Saturdays.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $17.50 - $22/hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience and certifications.

Benefits

• Complimentary premium Calm membership for you and 5 additional memberships you can share (#1 mental health app)
• Recognition programs
• Paid Basic Life Support certification with renewal every 2 years
• Exposure to our different locations and specialties (well-rounded experience opportunity)

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per process, responding to patient phone calls, and documenting patient interactions
• Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Schedule tests, treatments, and follow-up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources and other services where appropriate
• Monitor task list (telephone encounters) in order to respond in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders, and monitor status of critical referrals
• Adhere to all patient safety standards and infection control guidelines
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork

Requirements

• Experience with an electronic health record
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Certified Medical Assistant is a plus
• 5+ years of MA or CNA experience
• BLS Certification