Medical Assistant

Waterbury Hospital•Middlebury, CT

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management by performing selected clinical and administrative duties.

Ability to perform medical assistant duties such as assisting the provider, performing EKG's and phlebotomy, vital signs and other office testing / procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff, patients and the public.
Ability to follow direction and comply with office policies / procedures.
Strong computer skills. Prior experience utilizing medical practice computer systems.
Knowledge of medical terminology
High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.

Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or at least 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced medical office highly preferred.
Allscripts EMR experience preferred.

Assists provider in preparing for physicals and minor surgeries. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient histories and vital signs, performs phlebotomy and EKG as needed.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. Assists with ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, including sterilization of instruments.
Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments and follows through with referrals when indicated.
Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or provider.
Maintains patient files, records and other information according to office standards.
Implements provider orders under provider direction and notifies patients of results as requested.
Remains updated and current on the electronic health record policies and procedures.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees and professional development activities. Maintains professional affiliations.
Scribe to include: history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam findings, diagnostic assessment and plan of care.
Maintains patient and office confidentiality.
Performs related work as required.