Medical Assistant, Full-Time Days, 40 Hours, General Surgery

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

3d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its General Surgery Office in Putnam, Connecticut. Under the general supervision of the Office Supervisor in an outpatient clinical setting, the Medical Assistant provides initial patient triage, registration, and intake; assists with direct patient care; and performs routine specialized medical procedures according to established clinical protocols. The role also includes clerical duties that support efficient patient-care flow.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current CPR training required.
Prior computer experience required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a CMA or CNA program preferred.
Completion of a medical terminology course preferred.
One to three years’ experience in a clinical position preferred.
One to three years’ experience as a nursing or medical assistant, or in a related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct patient-care procedures and related tasks.
Check in patients and assist with obtaining patient histories.
Take vital signs, prepare charts, and assist with medical examinations.
Accurately transcribe physicians’ orders and complete the forms, requisitions, and communications needed to implement them.
Schedule and monitor patient appointments.
Coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities, as needed.
Perform routine specialized procedures, which may include sterile dressing changes under established protocols.