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Medical Assistant - 40 hours - Chicopee - Adult Medicine Location Chicopee, Massachusetts, 01020Category Clinical SupportJob Id 00536261 Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Prepares patients for office visits; performs tasks including escorting patient to treatment room, obtaining pertinent patient information for medical record, and documenting information in patients? chart. Processes patient telephone calls and correspondence for the practice. Organizes and prioritizes duties to optimize efficiency and promote positive patient outcomes. Scribes information on a regular basis. Position Purpose: This Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for office visits, performing tasks including escorting patient to treatment rooms, obtaining pertinent patient information for medical records, and documenting information in patients? chart. What you will do: Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems, and takes/documents patient vital signs. In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information. Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients? chart after they have been reviewed by the physician. Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results. Coordinates patient flow in the office. Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner. Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate?s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred, National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus Position Highlights and Benefits: Day shift - Full Time - 40 Hours Location: Chicopee Great benefits effective day 1! Competitive pay We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.