Certified Medical Assistant
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