Medical Assistant MA, Simsbury Pediatrics

Position Details

• Location:
  
  225 Hopmeadow Street, Weatogue, CT 06089
• Department:
  Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
• Schedule:
  
  Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours 8:30AM - 5:00PM

The Medical Assistant supports the Care team and its patients through patient care, clinical and administrative tasks including patient intake, receiving and responding to patient phone calls, and documenting patient interactions. The MA performs duties within the Connecticut scope of practice.

• Provide patient care, clinical summary and direction on next steps or follow up
• Perform phlebotomy for patients as needed
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol
• Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
• Carry out standing orders consistent with practice policies and procedures
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
• Monitor task pools in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
• In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, maintain oversight of temperature monitoring
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
• Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty
• Demonstrate respect for patients and Pro Health staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Maintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management team
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies
• Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations

Perform other duties as assigned

• Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant program OR Completed relevant medical assisting training by any branch of the armed forces of the United States OR 2+ years of aide or tech level work experience in healthcare

• Graduate from an accredited MA program
• Completed relevant medical assisting training by any branch of the armed forces of the United States
• Certified / Registered Medical Assistant from AAMA, NHA, NCCT, or AMT
• CPR/BLS Certification
• 1+ years of MA experience
• Experience working with Epic Experience working in a primary care office
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency

• Hourly pay range: $16.00 to $24.23 per hour based on full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase plan
• 401k contribution
• Other benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.