Medical Assistant, Physician Practice

About Care New England Health System

Care New England (CNE) and its member institutions—including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research. We attract the nation's top specialty-trained doctors and hone renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

About the Role

This position serves as the primary link between the patient and the practice, functioning as a vital liaison between the practice and outside support services. You will assist physicians with clinical procedures while providing essential clerical support. Your role ensures a seamless experience for patients, from the moment they arrive to the completion of their visit.

In this capacity, you will coordinate schedules with professional staff, register patients, verify insurance coverage, and manage correspondence. You will also prepare patients for examination, assisting elderly residents with gowning and seating as appropriate. Beyond administrative duties, you will perform CLIA waived tests such as phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, glucometer tests, and spirometry, as well as prepare and administer vaccinations. You will maintain treatment rooms, manage clinical inventory, and record vital signs including blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, respirations, vision screening, and temperature.

Hiring Process

Candidates with a strong medical secretary background and the ability to format and proofread letters are encouraged to apply. Please note that this role may require floating to other CNEMG locations as needed.

Equal Opportunity & Ethics

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are committed to the Americans with Disability Act, ensuring that external and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, can perform essential job-specific functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employees are expected to conduct themselves consistent with the ethical standards of the organization, including hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.