Physician Office, Medical Assistant
Company: ECHN
Location: New Britain
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY SCHEDULE We are a small community hospital
and medical groupwhere your voice is heard! We believe in sharing
ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve
employee engagement and patient care. What we offer: Generous
Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40
hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis
401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance
Program/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligible
after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH-
Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGC- Parking lot Perk
Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and
childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career
ladders, committee involvement, and more. POSITION SUMMARY: Medical
Assistants support providers in ECMPF medical office settings. They
are multi-skilled, assume a wide range of roles and are viewed as
vital partners in providing quality patient care and increasing
medical office productivity. Medical Assistants handle both
administrative and clinical duties and must demonstrate acute
attention to detail, accuracy, professional etiquette and superior
customer service and clinical skills at all times.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must have a high school diploma or
equivalent, AND one of the following: Completed a Medical Assistant
Program OR Certification/Registration as an MA OR 5 years of
experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of being a Registered MA/
or attended an MA Program OR 5 years of experience as a Nurse
Assistant, or a Certified Nurse Assistant with at least 1 year of
experience EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working in a medical
facility is preferred. COMPETENCIES: Comfortable working in a
fast-paced confidential medical environment. Must be team oriented
with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge
of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain
a safe work environment. Lifting physical ability and mobility to
work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of
time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist;
to lift, care, push and /or pull light to moderate amounts of
weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand
movement and fine coordination. Ability to maintain working
relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily
basis. Reliable transportation and the ability to float to other
offices when needed. Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions
are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive
lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working
conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be
accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities
of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed
below may change from time to time. Greet patients and prepare them
for physician examination per established office protocol. Keep
information in the patients chart current per established
requirements. Documents all sample medication dispensed in the
medical record. Provide oversight to vaccine programs following
State guidelines. Checks and restocks rooms with necessary supplies
and ensures exam rooms are prepared for the day. Keep inventory of
medical supplies and report them to Office Coordinator/Practice
Manager for reorder. Report malfunction of medical equipment to
Office Coordinator/Practice Manager. Properly cleans and sterilizes
equipment and prepares surgical trays as indicated by the
physician. Assist physician/practitioner with office surgical
procedures. Perform EKG and Spirometry as ordered. Report lab
results to patients and follow through with any physician
instructions to patients for follow up or change in medication,
including scheduling appointment when necessary. Answer requests
from pharmacies for prescription refills per office protocol.
Prepare specimens and paperwork to submit to reference lab for
testing as directed byphysician or midlevelprovider. Instruct
patients on how to properly collect sterile urine specimens. On a
monthly basis check all medications (including samples) and
appropriately dispose of expired medications. Obtain
pre-certifications for tests, procedures, treatments, medications,
and hospitalizations as needed. Schedule and arrange referrals and
outside testing for patients as directed by physician. Maintain
work area in a neat and organized manner. Maintain appropriate
documentation of compliance with CLIA regulations. Primary Care
staff participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team
collaborations. May be required to float to other offices and/or
perform other duties as requested by Management. Maintain
confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements.
Keywords: ECHN, New Britain , Physician Office, Medical Assistant, Healthcare , New Britain, Connecticut
