Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Springfield
About The Position
We are hiring a Medical Assistant for our Pediatrics Specialty Practice in Springfield. This is a full-time, day shift position where you will be responsible for coordinating patient flow, preparing patients for visits, escorting them to treatment rooms, obtaining patient information for medical records, and documenting information in patients' charts. We are a dynamic, high-energy environment looking for individuals who love helping patients, staying organized, and being part of a fast-paced, supportive team. Our practice is part of Trinity Health Of New England, serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts with a wide range of services including primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred
- National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Great benefits effective day 1!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
