Nuvance Health · 9 hours ago
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine SH - Sharon, CT
Sharon, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.13/hr - $34.50/hr
1+ years expNuvance Health is a large health system that values inclusivity and teamwork. The Medical Assistant role involves providing clinical and clerical support to ensure smooth daily operations in the medical practice, focusing on patient care and preparation.
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Responsibilities
Greets and escorts patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Ensure proper patient identification in accordance with standard operating procedure. Performs all necessary clinical intake activities and documents appropriate information as assigned
Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient
Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Assist in the completion of paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate
Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned
Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned
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
Conducts in-office testing as directed by the clinician. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable
Collects, prepares, and processes specimens as directed by the clinician. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record
Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions
Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs
Ability to communicate and document electronic messages effectively
Assist in the training of new staff
Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office clinical procedures if applicable
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position
Maintains and Model the Organization’s values
Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance
Performs other duties as required in accordance with their scope of practice
Qualification
Required
Basic medical knowledge and terminology
Data entry required
Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs
Minimum Experience: one year
BLS Certification is required within 30 days
Ability to travel between practices as needed
Benefits
$2000 Sign On Bonus (External Hires Only)
Company
Nuvance Health
Nuvance Health operates hospitals, medical practices, and care centers for health care and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John M. Murphy
President & CEO
D
Deborah August
Pathologist
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