Medical Assistant - Surgery

Medical Assistant

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Surgery team.

In this important clinical role, you'll prepare patients for office visits and procedures, escort them to exam rooms, take and document vital signs, and update medical histories in the electronic medical record. You'll work closely with our providers to assist with treatments, patient education on inhalers and respiratory therapies, and post-visit care instructions. Your empathy, clinical skills, and dedication will help create a welcoming, supportive environment for patients. Be a part of a collaborative team committed to helping patients live healthier lives!

What you will do :

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems, and takes / documents patient vital signs.
• Processes and files all lab / diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients' chart after they have been reviewed by the physician.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

Position Highlights and Benefits :

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.