Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
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USD 20 - 25
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Job Description
Are you an outstanding Medical Assistant with a passion for patient care RCCA is seeking a dynamic individual to become an integral part of our team in West Hartford. Our medical assistants play a pivotal role in supporting physicians and clinicians ensuring the delivery of top-notch patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.
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Employment Type: Full Time
Location: West Hartford CT
Compensation: $20.00 - 25.00 per hour
Compensation packages based on your unique skills experience and qualifications
As of the date of this posting RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary we provide: Health dental and vision plans Wellness program Health savings account - Flexible spending accounts 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay Tuition discounts with numerous universities.
We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms physician offices and treatment room as appropriate.
- Records patient data prior to each physician visit including but not limited to vital signs height weight allergies and medication changes.
- Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
- Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
- Prepares lab specimens for shipment.
- Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
- Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
- Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
- Calls patients as required or directed by physicians.
- Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
- Performs other administrative duties i.e. typing filing faxing reception etc as requested by supervisor or physician.
- May enter orders under a providers direction and supervision.
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- A certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is preferred.
- Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
- Current BCLS certification is required within 3 months of hire.
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases toxic substances ionizing radiation medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.
Employment Type
Full-Time
