Medical Assistant

Job Detail

Job Title : Medical Assistant

Department :

70063-UMG-Ob / Gyn Southington

Location : Southington

FTE% : Shift

Search # : 2025-1595

Closing Date : 08 / 27 / 2025

Recruiter : Shirden, LyAsia J.

Additional Links :

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in scheduling, patient flow, assisting with patients and routine clinical tasks in an outpatient, inpatient or specialty setting. This position is located in our Multispecialty space in our Ground Floor in Southington, CT.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher rank.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Maintains smooth and efficient patient flow; may perform routine procedures , vital signs, height, weight, visual acuity, urine testing, in accordance with protocols;

Prepares patients; assists with exams and special procedures;

Instructs patients as outlined for basic diagnostic procedures / treatments / specimen collections;

Refers patients to appropriate physician / nursing staff when special needs are identified;

Reports pertinent observations to nurse and / or physician;

Charts activities in the record;

Participates in implementation of care plans;

Attends interdisciplinary meetings; prepares rooms and work area for clinics, including stocking of rooms and carts;

Inventories and orders equipment;

Checks equipment and reports that which is malfunctioning; answers phone and performs clerical work as needed;

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Knowledge, Skill And Ability :

Knowledge of medical assisting practices;

Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, routines;

Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Experience and Training :

General Experience :

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program [CAAHEP or ABHES] and designation as a Certified Medical Assistant [CMA] by certifying body as determined by UConn Health, OR

Designation as a credentialed medical assistant (ABR-OE) from AAMA or an equivalent certifying body, OR

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OR

A Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Special Requirement :

Must possess and maintain certification / credentialing as a medical assistant, certification as an EMT, or State of CT Licensure as an LPN.

• Must upload your credentials at the time of application.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

May be exposed to infectious / communicable diseases;

Exposure to some chemical cleaning agents;

Subject to long periods of standing;

Considerable effort may be required in assisting / lifting of patients.

SCHEDULE : Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 : 15am-5 : 15pm.