Medical Assistant, Endocrinology
Trinity Health
About the Role
Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to join an outpatient Endocrinology office located in Prospect. The Medical Assistant supports patients and providers in a fast-paced specialty practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment, ensuring appropriate clothing for physical exams or minor surgeries.
- Obtains pertinent patient history, including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and review of systems.
- Takes and documents patient vital signs.
- Serves as a scribe between patient and physician in treatment rooms, documenting all relevant information.
- Processes and files lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, and clinical notes after physician review.
- Ensures accurate and complete documentation on patient records.
- Notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
- Coordinates patient flow in the office.
- Collaborates with the receptionist to ensure timely and efficient patient visits.
- Assists front office personnel with tasks such as answering the telephone and scheduling patient appointments.
- Prepares exam rooms and helps maintain a smooth patient flow throughout the day.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Medical Assistant role
- Endocrinology practice
- Electronic health record (EHR) system (for documentation)
- Telephone (for communication)
- Scheduling systems (for appointments)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience required.
- Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred.
- National Certification as a Medical Assistant is a plus.
- Detail-oriented.
- Compassionate.
- Thrives in a collaborative clinical environment.