Job Title: Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery Department

Job Description

Join our team as a Medical Assistant in the Neurosurgery department, where you will perform a variety of clinical tasks to support patient care. This temporary contract position will cover an extended leave from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. You will work in a clinic setting and may assist with minimal surgical scheduling needs, depending on your experience.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform swab testing.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests on-site.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments.
• Arrange examining room instruments and equipment.
• Clean and organize waiting and examining rooms.
• Instruct patients about medications and special diets.
• Authorize drug refills and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Prepare patients for x-rays.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant or hospital experience.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in surgical scheduling is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

You will work Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Travel to the South Hadley office will be required twice a week. Join a nationally recognized, not-for-profit children’s hospital that serves as the primary pediatric teaching hospital for the UConn School of Medicine. We pride ourselves on fostering a patient- and family-centered environment focused on research, education, and advocacy. Our institution is committed to providing compassionate care to all children, regardless of nationality or immigration status.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

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