Medical Assistant

4106ca06-ddd5-4b3a-8779-7e92afae83a2 • Hamden, CT

8h • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct support to physicians and assists with all aspects of their practice. The role includes clinical scheduling and patient flow, arranging tests and surgeries and obtaining authorizations, contacting patients and outside agencies, and coordinating follow-up care. The position also performs clinical tasks such as applying and removing casts, removing wound dressings and sutures, and fitting patients with durable medical equipment and braces. The role is based at Connecticut Orthopaedics locations in Shelton, Milford, Orange, Hamden, Wallingford, Cheshire, Madison, and Branford, Connecticut, with a Monday–Friday schedule varying between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Starting hourly pay is $22–$30, based on experience.

Requirements

• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or comparable knowledge and skills gained through prior training, education, and experience leading to a Medical Assistant title.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Secretary.
• Experience working in an orthopaedic practice.

Responsibilities

• Book provider-requested tests and surgeries for patients, obtain authorizations, and record information in the appropriate location.
• Contact outside facilities, including physician offices, hospitals, and surgical centers, and process paperwork and information needed to schedule tests and surgeries.
• Follow up with surgical patients to ensure required preoperative and testing appointments are completed.
• Contact patients with information about scheduled tests or surgeries and schedule necessary follow-up visits.
• Ensure test results are received before surgery, reviewed, and distributed appropriately to providers and facilities.
• Accurately document required information in the computer system and patient charts, including precertification numbers for tests and procedures.
• Prepare paperwork, X-rays, and other documents for the physician to take to surgery.
• Address patient concerns and questions as needed.
• Direct requests for workers’ compensation approval of tests and surgeries, and related information, to the case manager.
• Pre-authorize and call in prescriptions and/or injectables for the physician.
• Schedule postoperative and first physical therapy appointments and inform the patient.
• Apply casts and remove wound dressings, sutures, and casts.
• Fit patients appropriately with durable medical equipment and braces and complete billing paperwork accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) contributions, including profit-sharing regardless of employee contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Uniform allowance.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED