Medical Assistant, Physician Practice

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the physicians with clinical procedures as well as providing clerical support when assigned. This role functions as the primary link between the patient and the practice. In addition, serves as liaison between the practice and outside support services.

• Coordinates schedules with professional staff and schedules appointments. Registers patients, verifying insurance coverage and appropriate referrals, answers telephone and directs calls appropriately.
• Prepare each patient’s medical record per office protocol (i.e., lab reports, allergies and other correspondence).
• Prepare patients for examination, assisting elderly residents with gowning and seating as appropriate.
• Performs CLIA waived tests as instructed by physician including: phlebotomy, Electrocardiograms, glucometer tests and spirometry.
• Maintain treatment rooms and clinical equipment. Maintain clinical inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Obtain and record blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, respirations, vision screening, and temperature as needed.
• Prepare and administer vaccinations as needed.
• Float to other CNEMG locations as needed.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical training and/or a minimum of six months to one year job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• Strong Medical Secretary background.
• Ability to format, proofread letters and possess good communication skills.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement:
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement:
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.