What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Waterbury?
- Acts as triage/receptionist for incoming/outgoing patients and performs associated administrative duties.
- Collects payments
- Takes incoming and outgoing telephone calls
- Schedules patient appointments for clinics, and diagnostic testing
- Prepares a variety of requests for patient diagnostic testing
- Processes billing/insurance information
- Prepares/sends out reminder cards/letters to cancel and reschedule appointments;
- May order supplies
- May perform administrative duties
- Performs related duties as required.
The UConn Health Community Network is a not-for-profit organization created to extend UConn Health’s mission by partnering with community hospitals and connecting them to its clinical expertise, academic strength, and operational resources.
Today, the network is a thriving community‑based system of care serving more than 280,000 residents across the region. It employs over 2,000 professionals and supports a medical staff of roughly 700 clinicians.
At its core is Waterbury Hospital, a 347‑bed community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Alongside Connecticut Children’s, the UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Access Rehab Centers, and its role as a leading partner in the Harold Leever Cancer Center, the network has been shaping the region’s healthcare landscape for more than 130 years.
And Waterbury Hospital is only the beginning — the network is designed for continued growth, deeper partnerships, and broader regional impact.
Salary : $40,767 - $47,092