Nuvance Health · 1 month ago
Medical Assistant - NHMP Internal Medicine Associates of Westport, Westport, CT
Westport, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.70/hr - $34.50/hr
1+ years expNuvance Health is a large health system that fosters an inclusive culture and offers a range of outpatient practices. The Medical Assistant role involves assisting MDs with patient examinations, documenting medical histories, performing diagnostic tests, and coordinating patient care.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Clinical Duties - diagnostic orders/documentation: 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
Clinical Duties - Patient Care: 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
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
Assists with customer service data collection. Performs group testing's services e.g. hearing screens, vision
Performs other duties as assigned
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or 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
One year minimum experience
Preferred
CPR certification preferred
Bi-lingual preferred
Benefits
$2,000 Sign On Bonus (External Hires Only)
Company
Nuvance Health
Nuvance Health operates hospitals, medical practices, and care centers for health care and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John M. Murphy
President & CEO
D
Deborah August
Pathologist
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