What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Care Coordinator position at Yale New Haven Health?
**About Us**
The Yale New Haven Health team is a dedicated group of medical professionals working together to provide exceptional care to our patients. As a Medical Assistant in our Cardiology department, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care.
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting physicians/providers with patient care, rooming patients, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Your excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task will make you an asset to our team.
**Responsibilities**
- Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned, including identifying themselves to patients/families and explaining the roles of each member of the care delivery team.
- Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned, including sending/receiving patient medical records and abstracting new patient records into EPIC.
- Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned, including setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
- Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
**Qualifications**
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program. Certification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) is preferred. A minimum of 1 year private practice medical assistant experience is preferred in a primary care or specialist office.
**Physical Demands**
This role requires the ability to complete work in a timely fashion. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
