Medical Assistant

We are searching for a full-time Medical Assistant/Scribe who will operate as part of a physician team within our practice. Our Medical Scribes are required to record detailed and accurate medical information in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the direct supervision of a physician. Medical Scribes will be cross trained to work in our Front Office as well as in Medical Assistant duties. Travel to all five office locations is a requirement - West Hartford, Simsbury, Manchester, Middletown, Hamden.

Hours for this position range between 7:30am-7:00pm Monday - Friday.

Specific Medical Assistant responsibilities include:

• Direct hands-on patient care including obtaining vital signs, allergy skin testing and spirometry.
• Documentation in the electronic medical record
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Understanding of medical terminology including medication names and willingness to learn

Specific Medical Scribe responsibilities include:

- Ability to document medical visits and procedures accurately and thoroughly as they are being performed by the physician including medical history, physical examination, test results, patient education, physician dictated diagnoses

- Organizational skills

- Multi-tasking capabilities

-Understanding of medical terminology including medication names and willingness to learn

Qualifications:

- Typing speed of greater than 75 words per minute without errors.

- Strong computer skills and ability to navigate an EMR

- High level of professionalism

- Strong customer service skills

- Reliable attendance and punctuality

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Experience as a Scribe is preferred but not required

- Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person