Description

$2,000 Sign On Bonus (External Hires Only)

Title: *Medical Assistant/Secretary - NHMP Internal Medicine Associates of Westport Primary Care - Westport, CT. Full Time/40 Hours per week, variable 8 hour shifts between 7:45am - 5:30pm.Summary:*To assist Medical Doctors with specific examination and treatment of patients. May include documenting a detailed medical history, measuring vital signs, performing procedures e.g. PPDs, EKGs and other routine diagnostic and laboratory tests. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for treatment, inventories medical supplies, assists with appointment scheduling and data entry of medical test results. Assist with filing and keeping records orderly and up to date. Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and monitor appointments; arranges for follow-up appointments. Understands W-C reimbursement; assists in processing of required documentation in a timely manner. Performs medical transcription if needed; faxes reports. Performs procedural and diagnostic coding.

2. Applies principles of aseptic techniques and infection control. Complies with quality assurance practices. Screens and follows up with patient test results. Assists in education of patients regarding health/safety promotion and disease/injury prevention.

3. Collects and processes specimens. Performs diagnostic tests - e.g. EKG, spirometry, vision, hearing. Prepares and administers medications and immunizations; maintains records. Draws blood for lab tests; collects urine samples, etc.

4. Obtain patient history and vital signs; administers medical questionnaires e.g. Respiratory, Hearing, Asbestos. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. Prepare patient for examinations, procedures, and treatments. Coordinates patient care information with other health care providers; obtains lab, X-ray, and other test results.

5. Maintains supply inventory. Performs quality monitoring e.g. medication expiration dates, etc. Maintains and disposes of regulated substances in compliance with government guidelines. Participates in development/maintenance of policies and procedures.

6. Assists with customer service data collection. Performs group testing's services e.g. hearing screens, vision.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Other Information:

Required: High School diploma/GED. New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.

Salary Range: $20.10 - $30.44 hourly (Pay per years of relative experience)

EOE, including disability/vets.

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.