Certified Medical Assistant

Greater Hartford Women's Health Associates
West Hartford, CT
Full-time
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Women's Health Connecticut is currently seeking a Medical Assistant in one of our fast-paced OBGYN practices in West Hartford!

Location: Greater Hartford Women's Health Associates
Address: 345 N. Main St. Suite 201, West Hartford, CT 06117
Position: Medical Assistant
Employment: Full-time (40hrs)
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00a- 5:00p

Summary of Duties:

  • 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
  • Assist providers with procedures such as Cystoscopy, Biopsy, and stent removals, etc.
  • 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 always working in a safe manner.
  • Perform EKGs and Bladder Scans on patients at the provider’s request
  • Obtain patients’ medical records from another provider on request
  • Rotate through Float MA position
  • Cross train and cover at Front Desk and on phones as needed
  • Special project work as assigned

Qualifications:

  • CMA, CCMA, RMA or equivalent Medical Assistant Certification Required
  • Scheduling and/or Front Desk experience a plus.
  • Proficiency on a computer and familiarity with EMR Systems
  • Comfortability talking to patients and addressing concerns
  • Ability to calmly handle stressful situations and maintain a positive attitude
  • Excellent people skills and ability to communicate well
  • Outgoing, friendly, creative, and team –oriented

Apply now for Certified Medical Assistant- Practice- West Hartford, CT

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