Medical Assistant

Trinity Health•Torrington, WY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Primary Care office in Torrington. This role involves supporting patients and providers in a fast-paced clinical environment, including patient rooming, vital sign collection, assisting with procedures, specimen collection, and accurate electronic health record documentation. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for preparing exam rooms and ensuring smooth patient flow. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and thrives in a collaborative clinical setting. Trinity Health Of New England is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation, with 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians across 27 states. The system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, 136 urgent care locations, and other health and well-being services.

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.
In treatment rooms, 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.