Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Practice

Yale-New Haven Health • Fairfield, CT

82d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsible for assisting physicians/providers with patient care, rooming patients, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the practice services. Conveys a positive image of the practice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program.
• Certification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year private practice medical assistant experience preferred in a primary care or specialist office.
• Medical Assisting Certification preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to multi-task is essential.
• EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft office applications required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned.
• Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team.
• Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC.
• Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned.
• Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Performs other related organizational duties as assigned.
• Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees