Medical Assistant - Fairfield County - Full Time

Job Description

NOTE : Please complete the REQUIRED 5-minute HireVue Questionnaire that you will receive via email after submitting your formal application. This is REQUIRED in order to be properly evaluated and considered by our teams.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Practice Manager and / or Registered Nurse (RN), performs a variety of administrative, clinical, departmental support, and documentation duties to promote the health, safety, and comfort of CT Children's patients and families.

A Medical Assistant (MA) may be required to perform any or all of the following fundamental

Documentation, Administrative, Clinical, and Department Support functions :

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Supports the patient check-in and check-out processes.
• Scheduling and coordinating all patient appointments.
• Answering and directing calls.
• Process pre-authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Prepare and files medical record.
• Provides cross coverage for other administrative roles.
• Maintains clinical files according to organization / department protocol.
• Processes patient related correspondence.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

CLINICAL SUPPORT

complaint / reason for visit, vital signs, and allergy information. Accurately records and / or updates relevant patient information.

to facilitate timely provider review and follow-up.

renewal process in accordance to policy.

DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT

break-down or damage.

DOCUMENTATION

guidelines.

and data retrieval of paper / electronic patient records.

OTHER RELATED ACTIVITES

patients and families.

populations form neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural

sensitivity in all interactions with patients / families.

control, risk management, and environment of care policies.

scope of practice.

Special Considerations :

Those Medical Assistants hired as a "float" or exclusively for the satellites must demonstrate flexibility and knowledge of documentation / procedures / workflow in the various departments to maximally support the patient experience.

Position Specific Role Responsibilities

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Vocational training is defined as one of the following : Completion of Medical Assistant training program approved by the American Association for Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists or similar program provided by the military; completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program (Connecticut certification preferred); Current BSN nursing student in an accredited program and having completed 2 years of study and "Fundamentals of Nursing" course;

About Us

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.