Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut for two consecutive years.

Interested in growing your career while making an impact in the lives of patients each and every day?

Connecticut Orthopaedics is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our exceptional care team. By joining our team, you will become an integral part of the largest private orthopaedic practice in New England offering a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and exceptional career growth opportunities!

The medical assistant will work in our Hamden, Guilford, Wallingford and Orange offices. The hours vary between 7:30am and 5:00pm.

What a medical assistant will have the ability to do…

• Play a lead role in the administrative responsibilities of a physician team
• Connect with the patient. From scheduling to insurance coordination and more, this position plays a key role in the care process and patient experience
• Practice communication and planning skills by coordinating with physicians, clinical MAs, surgical centers, X-ray staff, etc.
• Utilize and grow EMR skills by documenting patient information, reviewing and distributing test results and executing necessary pre-op documentation

Skills and abilities that a medical assistant should possess…

• Surgical scheduling preferred
• A knowledge of EMR systems
• A positive attitude and friendly, courteous demeanor
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to comply with all HIPAA requirements

Education and experience needed…

• A high school diploma
• Experience working with an EMR (EPIC Preferred)
• Two (2) or more years of medical administrative experience

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Free Parking