Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery Southbury

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day Shift

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* Description:

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* Location:

** Southbury, CT

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* Schedule:

** Full-Time | Day Shift | 40 Hours/Week

** Department:
** Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

** About the Role*
* We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented  
** Medical Assistant
** to support our high-volume plastic surgery practice in Southbury, CT. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is comfortable with the unique needs patients. You'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth patient flow, assisting providers with procedures, and delivering respectful, high-quality care.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Prepare exam and treatment rooms and assist patients during visits.

+ Collect and document patient history, vital signs, medications, allergies, and chief complaints in the EMR.

+ Assist with in-office procedures, catheter care, specimen collection, and patient education.

+ Process lab and diagnostic results, ensuring timely review and filing.

+ Coordinate patient flow and collaborate with front desk staff to optimize scheduling.

+ Support administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.

** Qualifications*
* + High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Minimum of 6 months of relevant clinical experience.

+ Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.

+ National Certification as a Medical Assistant is a plus.

+ CPR certification required.

+ Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.

** What We Offer*
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** Day One Benefits**  - Health, dental, vision, and more.

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** Competitive Pay**  - Reflective of your experience and skills.

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** Career Growth**  - Opportunities for advancement and continued education.

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** Inclusive Culture**  - A welcoming and supportive team environment.

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** Mission-Driven Work**  - Be part of a team that makes a difference in patients' lives.

** About Us*
* We are a network of primary care providers, specialists, and surgeons serving Connecticut and western Massachusetts. As part of  
** Trinity Health Of New England** , we deliver comprehensive care including primary and specialty services, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, imaging, and lab services to thousands of patients annually.

** Our Commitment*
* Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran