What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, Full Time Days, 40 Hours, Urology/General Surgery position at Day Kimball Healthcare?
Day Kimball Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Urology and General Surgery Offices! Location : Putnam, CT Shift : Day Shift, 40 Hours Medical Assistant Job Summary Under general supervision of the Office Supervisor in an outpatient clinical setting, provides initial patient triage, registration, patient intake services, assist with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol. Performs the clerical duties and facilitates the smooth functioning of the patient care flow. Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits Medical Assistant Key Responsibilities
- Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
- Accurately transcribes physicians' orders, completes all necessary forms, requisitions, and communications required to implement orders.
- Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
- Performs routine specialized procedures, which could include sterile dressing changes under established protocols.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Current CPR training required.
- Successful completion of CMA or CNA Program preferred.
- Completion of a Medical Terminology course preferred.
- One to three years’ experience in clinical position preferred.
- Prior computer experience required.
- One to three years’ experience as a nursing or medical assistant or in a related field preferred.