Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

Trinity Health•Springfield, MA

1d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Medical Assistant for our Vascular Surgery Specialty Practice. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping patients, staying organized, and working in a fast-paced, supportive team environment. You will be responsible for coordinating patient flow, preparing patients for visits, escorting them to treatment rooms, obtaining and documenting patient information in medical records and charts.

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.
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.