**Employment Type:** Part time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a **Medical Assistant** to join our Hartford Occupational Health unit. The MA is responsible for preparing patients for office visits, performing tasks including escorting patient to treatment rooms, obtaining pertinent patient information for medical records, and documenting information in patients’ chart. The Colleague will also be responsible for processing patient telephone calls and correspondence for the practice, organizing and prioritizing duties to optimize efficiency and promoting positive patient outcomes. Scribes information on a regular basis. **_What you will 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 and takes/documents patient vital signs. In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information. + Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries. + 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 HIPAA regulations. + Monitors inventory and restocks supplies as necessary. + Works with the physicians to ensure completion of medical necessity forms, disability applications, and insurance-related documents. + Where appropriate, prepares and administers medication and immunizations as ordered by providers. Performs EKG’s and other procedures as required. + Provides age-specific care related to patient’s unique physical and psychosocial needs. **_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 **_Position Highlights and Benefits_** _:_ + Per diem days + Great benefits effective day 1! + Competitive pay **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. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran