Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery

Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

What You Would Do:

• Coordinates patient flow in the office. Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner. Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed.
• Obtains pertinent history and enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems. In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information.
• Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam.
• Triages patient telephone calls for lab results, prescription refills, and other clinical matters based on physician clinical pathways.
• Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients’ chart after they have been reviewed by the physician. Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
• Maintains and organizes patient files in accordance with HIPPA and JCAHO regulation.
• Monitors inventory and restocks supplies as necessary. Provides age-specific care related to patient’s unique physical and psychosocial needs.
• Works with the physicians to ensure completion of medical necessity forms, disability applications, and insurance-related documents.

Position Hours:

40 hours, Day Shifts

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required   

• Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required

• Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred, National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus

Pay Range: $18.00 - $26.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day shift – Full Time - 32 hours

• Great benefits effective day 1!

• Growth Opportunities!

• Inclusive Culture!

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.