Medical Assistant NHMP Norwalk GastroenterologyDigestive Health Norwalk, CT
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Job Location:
Norwalk, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 34
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
When you join our growing multi-specialty medical practice you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building socialization and work-life balance.
We offer a range of outpatient practices including primary care oncology neurology gastroenterology endocrinology OB/GYN bariatric surgical cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.
$2000 Sign On Bonus (External Hires Only)
Title:Medical Assistant/Secretary - NHMP Norwalk Gastroenterology/Digestive Health - 30 Cross Street Norwalk CT - 40 hours per week variable 8-hour shifts between 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday.
Summary:Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.
*New Graduate or experienced Medical Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician.
Summary:Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.
Responsibilities:
1. Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information including vital signs current medications and allergies verifies EMR reflects current PCP appropriate referring provider and preferred pharmacy etc.
2. Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic medication history social and medical history as reported by the patient from the intake form.
3. Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
4. Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
5. Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
6. Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns having clinical paperwork any needed supplies and educational materials immediately available for the provider use.
7. Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
3. Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
4. Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
5. Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
6. Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns having clinical paperwork any needed supplies and educational materials immediately available for the provider use.
7. Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
8. Collects prepares and processes specimens as directed by the provider. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.
9. Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
10. Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
11. Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
12. Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup patient prepping with sterile technique patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.
13. Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
14. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
15. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal Imaginative Agile Connected).
16. Performs other duties as required.
Other information:
Required:High School Diploma or GED. New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program or Nursing Assistant training program or EMT certification or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
Minimum Experience: One year
Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.
Minimum Experience: One year
Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.
Salary Range: $20.70 - $34.50 Hourly (Based on years of relative experience)
Withstrong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
