Medical Assistant/Scribe Job Opening

We are searching for a full-time Medical Scribe who will operate as part of a physician team within our practice. Our Medical Scribes are required to record detailed and accurate medical information in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the direct supervision of a physician. Medical Scribes will be cross trained to work in our Front Office as well as in Medical Assistant duties. Travel to all five office locations is a requirement - West Hartford, Avon, Manchester, Middletown, Hamden.

Specific Medical Scribe responsibilities include:

• Ability to document medical visits and procedures accurately and thoroughly as they are being performed by the physician including medical history, physical examination, test results, patient education, physician dictated diagnoses
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Understanding of medical terminology including medication names and willingness to learn

Cross training to Front Office requires a strong background in customer service. Medical Assistant work will include hands on patient care through taking vital signs and performing procedures such as allergy skin testing and spirometry.

Qualifications:

• Typing speed of greater than 80 words per minute without errors is a requirement.
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate an EMR
• High level of professionalism
• Strong customer service skills
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience as a Scribe is preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs