A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
Certified Medical Assistant Women's Health Connecticut/ Danbury Midwifery Group Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $21 - $24 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Vital signs Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical scheduling Packaging Stocking Computer skills Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Women's Health Connecticut is seeking to hire a Full-time, Certified Medical Assistant in Danbury!
Position :
Certified Medical Assistant Location :
Danbury Midwifery Group Address :
94 Locust Ave. Danbury, CT 06810
Employment Type :
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Schedule :
Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm Reports to :
Practice Manager Position Summary:
As the Certified Medical Assistant you will work alongside a successful and dynamic team of Providers to support the clinical needs of the center. The Medical Assistant position also supports the Front Office with administrative tasks, as needed, and will be cross-trained to be a valuable member of both the front and back-office teams.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for taking patients' vital signs, height, weight, and urine specimen and inputting values in EMR system Responsible for obtaining/updating patients' chief complaint, allergies, medications, and medical history and transferring that information into the patient's EMR chart In charge of prepping/stocking the exam rooms for patient visit/procedure Accountable for cleaning exam rooms and tables in-between patients Process orders and package specimens to send out to the labs Scheduling and obtaining prior authorization for patients' radiology appointments Sterilization of instruments in the morning, evening, and after patient procedures Effectively triage patient calls in a timely manner Maintain OSHA compliant lab utilizing protective personal equipment, completing OSHA logs, sterilizing medical equipment, and working in a safe manner at all times Obtain patients' medical records from another provider on request Cross train and cover at the Front Desk, and on phones, as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Skills/qualifications:
CMA or RMA required. Scheduling and/or front desk experience, a plus. Ob/Gyn or Women's Health experience, is a plus Must be proficient on a computer and familiar with EMR. Comfortable talking to patients and addressing concerns. Ability to calmly handle stressful situations. Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate well. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to learn more about all the position has to offer! The Job responsibilities provided are intended to be a summary of the job duties. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements included in a job description constitute as being all-inclusive. The Company and authorized management personnel reserve the right to review, change, add and/or delete duties, responsibilities, and requirements on a job description as necessary.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
