Medical Assistant

ECHO Associates•Norwich, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The team at ECHO is comprised of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in oncology care. Working at ECHO provides an opportunity to deliver the highest level of care and service to patients while in a supportive, close knit and cutting edge environment. Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology (ECHO) Associates is proud to provide expert hematology and oncology care to patients across Eastern Connecticut for over 30 years. Our goal to provide patients and their families with access to the latest treatments and resources in a personalized and compassionate manner. We are a private practice, with the benefits of affiliations with top hospitals in the area. We are independently owned, meaning the patient's needs come first. We go the extra mile to deliver outstanding, cost-efficient care, and ongoing emotional support.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification preferred but not required
High School diploma required
At least two years of experience working in a medical office with similar volume.
Previous experience working with an Electronic Medical Record system required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a Hematology and Oncology Office preferred

Responsibilities

Escort patients into exam rooms to prep for Physician visit
Pace visits and patient rooming accordingly.
Communicate any delays in appointments to patients at time of rooming
Complete pre-visit requirements including reconciliation of medical lists, collecting vitals and lab collection.
Update patient records in the EMR in time for physician visit
Draw blood from patients and deliver specimen to in house lab
Work collaboratively with the Medical Receptionist team to ensure Physician schedule is utilized appropriately
Monitor Physician inbox in EMR for messages, respond appropriately according to Physician workflow
Participates in department meetings and in-service training as required
Cover the front desk as needed
Other duties as assigned