Lead Medical Assistant - Occupational Health

Trinity Health•Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose As a Team Leader for Medical Assistants in Saint Mary's Occupational Health office, you will provide clinical and clerical support to the unit including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, EKG''s, obtaining specimens & various testing. Heavy clerical duties involving patient registration, discharge planning, scheduling referrals, chart management, and phone contact. Some supervision and oversight of other Medical Assistant(s) in the office. What you will do In this critical role you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, play an active part in unit shared decision making, and enjoy practice autonomy using nurse driven protocols. Ministry/Facility Information Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. Saint Mary’s is a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health. Our commitment to patient safety and satisfaction, dedication to offering the latest in cutting-edge technology, and focus on providing high quality care at the lowest possible cost. Saint Mary’s Hospital continues to be a pioneer in Greater Waterbury, expanding its network of medical services, forging alliances with key healthcare partners, investing in new technology and exploring new ways to enhance access to care, while providing a spiritually enriched environment for our patients. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Board certified in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency in keyboarding, transcription, record-keeping, and insurance processing
Thorough understanding of medical terminology
One years’ experience in office/hospital setting involving phlebotomy and direct patient care

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and clerical support to the unit including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, EKG''s, obtaining specimens & various testing.
Heavy clerical duties involving patient registration, discharge planning, scheduling referrals, chart management, and phone contact.
Some supervision and oversight of other Medical Assistant(s) in the office.
play an active part in unit shared decision making
practice autonomy using nurse driven protocols