What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Assistant position at Anchor Health?
About Anchor Health
Anchor Health is Connecticut’s leading center for inclusive, person-centered healthcare. We deliver compassionate, evidence-based primary, behavioral, and gender-affirming care for the LGBTQ community and beyond. Our mission is to empower every individual to live their healthiest life through exceptional, affirming care.
At Anchor, you’ll join a collaborative team redefining what inclusive healthcare looks like across Connecticut with breaking down barriers, affirming identity, and raising the standard of care for all.
The Role
The Medical Assistant supports clinical operations by ensuring that every patient encounter is executed with precision, care, and efficiency — bridging the gap between patient experience and clinical quality. he MA owns the quality of pre-visit readiness, encounter flow, documentation accuracy, and post-visit follow-through.
What You’ll Do
Here, your work has meaning for your team, your patients, and your community. We offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in trust, respect, and collaboration.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Connecticut.
Anchor Health is Connecticut’s leading center for inclusive, person-centered healthcare. We deliver compassionate, evidence-based primary, behavioral, and gender-affirming care for the LGBTQ community and beyond. Our mission is to empower every individual to live their healthiest life through exceptional, affirming care.
At Anchor, you’ll join a collaborative team redefining what inclusive healthcare looks like across Connecticut with breaking down barriers, affirming identity, and raising the standard of care for all.
The Role
The Medical Assistant supports clinical operations by ensuring that every patient encounter is executed with precision, care, and efficiency — bridging the gap between patient experience and clinical quality. he MA owns the quality of pre-visit readiness, encounter flow, documentation accuracy, and post-visit follow-through.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare rooms, supplies, and equipment for patient visits.
- Greet and room patients; record vitals and histories accurately in the EHR.
- Assist providers during exams and procedures.
- Collect and process specimens; handle vaccines and medications per protocol.
- Maintain stock, organize supplies, and ensure cleanliness and safety.
- Keep documentation accurate and complete before each visit is closed.
- Support smooth patient flow and communicate delays or issues quickly.
- Coordinate with front desk and providers to ensure a seamless visit.
- Follow all safety, infection control, and privacy standards.
- Contribute to a calm, professional, and team-oriented environment.
- 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient or clinical setting.
- Proven skill with EHR documentation and maintaining accuracy in fast-paced environments.
- Confidence supporting providers during exams, procedures, and patient interactions.
- Calm under pressure, focused on patient care.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; you anticipate needs and keep things moving.
- Reliability and accountability.
- Curiosity to improve processes and make each day run smoother.
- Active MA certification or equivalent clinical training required.
Here, your work has meaning for your team, your patients, and your community. We offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in trust, respect, and collaboration.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Connecticut.