Medical Assistant, Physician Practice

This position is responsible for assisting the physicians with clinical procedures as well as providing clerical support when assigned. This role functions as the primary link between the patient and the practice. In addition, serves as liaison between the practice and outside support services.

• Coordinates schedules with professional staff and schedules appointments.
• Registers patients, verifies insurance coverage and appropriate referrals, answers the telephone, and directs calls appropriately.
• Prepares each patient’s medical record per office protocol (e.g., lab reports, allergies, and other correspondence).
• Prepares patients for examination, assisting elderly residents with gowning and seating as appropriate.
• Performs CLIA waived tests as instructed by the physician, including phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, glucometer tests, and spirometry.
• Maintains treatment rooms and clinical equipment.
• Maintains clinical inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Obtains and records vital signs: blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, respirations, vision screening, and temperature as needed.
• Prepares and administers vaccinations as needed.
• Floats to other CNEMG locations as needed.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

• Vocational/Technical training and/or a minimum of six months job‑related experience or equivalent is required.
• Strong Medical Secretary background.
• Ability to format, proofread letters, and possess good communication skills.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.