Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant OrthoConnecticut - 2.6 Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $18 - $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Wellness program Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Medical insurance coverage verification High school diploma or GED Decision making Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

OrthoConnecticut is looking for a Medical Assistant to assist our physicians, provide constant patient contact, clinical assistance of patient flow and information gathering.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm- occasional weeknight and weekends 401(k) matching + profit sharing Health/Dental/Vision Insurance FSA/HSA options Life insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD Paid time off Employee Discount Program Wellness Program

RESPONSIBILITIES

Escort patients to room Assist physician with all medical procedures with courteous and knowledgeable medical decision-making; follow through on patient requests for information Prepare exam rooms between each patient and prepare injections daily Review all charts prior to patients appointments to assure all paperwork is complete and attached Stock exam rooms with supplies Maintain and dispose of biohazard materials Know legalities regarding confidentiality of patient records Know OSHA regulations and follow the correct procedures for handling biohazard materials Other miscellaneous duties as directed by physician or supervisor

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

Must have experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician Summary Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school preferred Medical Assistant board certification/registration, preferred High school graduate or GED Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance verification Ability to demonstrate a mature, dependable, and responsible approach when interacting with patients, physicians, co-workers, and additional outside sources OrthoConnecticut, delivering exceptional care and real results has always been our mission, though we did things a little differently when we opened our doors in 1954. Today, we provide orthopedic care in a new state-of-the-art Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence, in which we provide the full spectrum of high-quality services under one roof. Now we can diagnose and treat the complete range of musculoskeletal issues for all ages in one easily accessible location with minimal wait time and a more efficient patient experience. One thing that hasn't changed since in 1954: our commitment to you OrthoConnecticut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.