Medical Assistant - Surgery

About the Role

This Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for office visits, performing tasks including escorting patients to treatment rooms, obtaining pertinent patient information for medical records, and documenting information in patients’ charts. This position supports an outpatient Surgery specialty office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• 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.
• Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, and clinical notes in patients’ charts after they have been reviewed by the physician.
• Coordinates patient flow in the office.
• Collaborates with receptionist to ensure 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.

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 is a plus.

Benefits

• Day shift – Full Time – 40 Hours.
• Great benefits effective day 1.
• Competitive pay.
• Growth opportunities.
• Inclusive culture.

About Us

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.