Medical Assistant - Women%27s Health - Gyn Oncology

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician, the Medical Assistant performs delegated functions as a member of the patient care team, providing multi-skilled services that support patients’ health care, safety, and comfort in accordance with applicable regulatory, state, and company standards, policies, and procedures. The role primarily involves rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, assisting physicians or Nurse Practitioners with gynecologic examinations and minor surgical procedures, performing phlebotomy, and obtaining pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for surgeries and specialized testing. The Medical Assistant may also cover front-office administrative duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, signing in and discharging patients, and copying and faxing documents. The position requires willingness to travel to different locations and reports to the assigned supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, an active CT CNA, EMT, or Paramedic certification, or relevant experience.
At least one year of direct patient-care experience in an acute or ambulatory setting may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Relevant experience or an MA externship in a busy medical office.
BLS certification must be obtained through employer-provided RQI training within 90 days of hire or job transfer and maintained throughout employment.
Effective communication skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competency in basic medical assisting skills.
Strong working knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
A positive, customer-focused approach and commitment to excellent patient care.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Willingness to travel to different locations.

Nice To Haves

EPIC EMR experience.
Experience with medical software.
Medical Assistant externship or relevant experience in a busy medical office.

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain vital signs.
Assist physicians or Nurse Practitioners with gynecologic examinations and minor surgical procedures.
Perform phlebotomy.
Obtain pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for surgeries and specialized testing.
Cover front-office administrative duties when needed.
Answer phones and schedule appointments and surgeries.
Sign in and discharge patients.
Copy and fax documents as needed.
Perform basic medical assisting tasks, including hearing tests.
Follow applicable regulatory, state, and company standards, policies, and procedures.
Travel to different locations as needed.