Lead Medical Assistant

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

21h

About The Position

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Lead Medical Assistant to join outpatient Gyn Oncology Team. The lead MA is accountable for assisting the practice supervisor and/or manager with the coordination of the day-to-day functions and efficient operations of the site. Performs all functions of a medical assistant while providing leadership and serving as a role model, setting an example for employees in terms of customer service, professionalism and productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent related training
Current Medical Assistant Certificate/Registration
Minimum of five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience.
CPR required

Responsibilities

Coordinates and assigns the MA staff to provide adequate coverage
Assists with daily staffing changes
Assist supervisor/ manager with daily activities including training, scheduling, reporting, complaints, staff performance.
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.