Medical Assistant

Danbury Hospital•New Milford, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Our team is growing and looking for a compassionate, caring and skilled medical assistant to provide best in class patient care. This is a full time 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM. Pay based on full years of MA experience and starts at $18.83+. Recent graduates of a recognized MA program, EMT certificated candidates or experienced Medical Assistants. Ability to schedule patients and knowledge of telephone switchboard. CNA, MA or EMT certification. CPR Certification is Required upon hire. At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance. We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

Requirements

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Data entry required.
One year medical assistant/secretary experience, or graduate of accredited Medical Assistant training program.
Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
Skill in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
CPR Certification is Required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of Medical Assistant training program.
Ability to schedule patients and knowledge of telephone switchboard.
CNA, MA or EMT certification.

Responsibilities

Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Obtains vital signs as required.
Registers, updates patient information and bills physician charges to patients' accounts. Verifies demographic and insurance information.
Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care to include copying and dictation. Prepares, files and organizes patient charts.
Schedules appointments as ordered for patients in the office, for testing, or other physicians.
Assures the examination area is clean and stocked.
Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow.
Conducts in-office testing as directed by the physician. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable.
Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the physician.
Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.