ECHO Associates
Location
Norwich, Connecticut
The Medical Assistant is responsible for prepping patients for physician visits, collecting vitals, and performing blood draws. They also manage EMR records and collaborate with the reception team to ensure efficient clinic workflow.
A high school diploma is required, and at least two years of experience in a high-volume medical office is necessary. Medical Assistant certification and experience in Hematology and Oncology are preferred.
Why Join Us? The team at ECHO is comprised of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in oncology care. Working at ECHO provides an opportunity to deliver the highest level of care and service to patients while in a supportive, close knit and cutting edge environment.
Job Description: Essential
Escort patients into exam rooms to prep for Physician visit Pace visits and patient rooming accordingly. Communicate any delays in appointments to patients at time of rooming Complete pre-visit requirements including reconciliation of medical lists, collecting vitals and lab collection. Update patient records in the EMR in time for physician visit Draw blood from patients and deliver specimen to in house lab Work collaboratively with the Medical Receptionist team to ensure Physician schedule is utilized appropriately Monitor Physician inbox in EMR for messages, respond appropriately according to Physician workflow Participates in department meetings and in-service training as required Cover the front desk as needed Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities None. Experience Medical Assistant Certification preferred but not required High School diploma required At least two years of experience working in a medical office with similar volume. Previous experience working in a Hematology and Oncology Office preferred Previous experience working with an Electronic Medical Record system required Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology (ECHO) Associates is proud to provide expert hematology and oncology care to patients across Eastern Connecticut for over 30 years. Our goal to provide patients and their families with access to the latest treatments and resources in a personalized and compassionate manner. We are a private practice, with the benefits of affiliations with top hospitals in the area. We are independently owned, meaning the patient's needs come first. We go the extra mile to deliver outstanding, cost-efficient care, and ongoing emotional support.
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