Overview
Physician Office, Medical Assistant Jobs in Hartford, Connecticut, USA at ECHN
Physician Office, Medical Assistant at ECHN summary:
A Medical Assistant in a physician office supports healthcare providers by performing administrative and clinical tasks essential for quality patient care. This role requires a high school diploma along with specific training, certification, or relevant experience. Key responsibilities include patient preparation, maintaining medical records, assisting in procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
M-F
– No Weekends! 26 Days of
Paid Time off
, plus a sick time accrual! #
POSITION SUMMARY:
Medical Assistants support providers in ECMPF medical office settings. They are multi-skilled, assume a wide range of roles and are viewed as vital partners in providing quality patient care and increasing medical office productivity.# Medical Assistants handle both administrative and clinical duties and must demonstrate acute
attention to detail
, accuracy, professional etiquette and superior customer service and clinical skills at all times.#
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, AND one of the following:
Completed a Medical Assistant Program OR Certification/Registration as an MA OR 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of being a Registered MA/ or attended an MA Program OR 5+ years of experience as a Nurse Assistant, or a Certified Nurse Assistant with at least 1 year of experience
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working in a medical facility is preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
Comfortable working in a
fast-paced
confidential medical environment. Must be team oriented with excellent written and verbal
communication skills
. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe
work environment
. Lifting physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist;
to lift, care, push and /or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Ability to maintain working relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily basis. Reliable transportation and the ability to float to other offices when needed. Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination per established office protocol.
Keep information in the patient#s chart current per established requirements. Documents all sample medication dispensed in the medical record. Provide oversight to vaccine program following State guidelines. Checks and restocks rooms with necessary supplies and ensures exam rooms are prepared for the day. Keep inventory of medical supplies and report them to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager for reorder. Report malfunction of medical equipment to O…
Title: Physician Office, Medical Assistant
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
