Medical Assistant - Enfield Primary Care - FT
About The Position
Trinity Health Of New England is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its Enfield Primary Care Center. The role supports patient care and office operations in a dynamic, fast-paced primary care environment. The Medical Assistant coordinates patient flow, prepares patients and exam rooms for visits, escorts patients to treatment rooms, gathers patient information, and documents information in medical records. The position also includes taking and recording vital signs, documenting relevant information as a scribe during patient visits, processing clinical documentation and test results after physician review, and supporting front-office tasks such as answering calls and scheduling appointments. The employer describes a patient-centric environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least six months of related work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred.
- National Certification as a Medical Assistant is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms and prepare patients for examination or treatment, including providing appropriate clothing for physical examinations or minor surgery.
- Obtain pertinent patient history and enter it into the medical record, including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems.
- Take and document patient vital signs.
- Serve as a scribe between patient and physician in treatment rooms, documenting relevant information.
- Process and file laboratory and diagnostic test results, correspondence, and clinical notes in patient charts after physician review.
- Ensure patient records are accurately and completely documented.
- Notify providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
- Coordinate office patient flow and collaborate with reception staff to help ensure patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assist front-office personnel by answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, and performing other tasks as needed.
- Escort patients to treatment rooms and obtain patient information for medical records.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiative.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
- Benefits start on the date of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
