Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery Southbury

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: 📍 Location: Southbury, CT 🕒 Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | 40 Hours/Week 🏥 Department: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support our high-volume plastic surgery practice in Southbury, CT. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is comfortable with the unique needs of urologic and surgical patients. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth patient flow, assisting providers with procedures, and delivering respectful, high-quality care. Key Responsibilities Prepare exam and treatment rooms and assist patients during visits. Collect and document patient history, vital signs, medications, allergies, and chief complaints in the EMR. Assist with in-office procedures, catheter care, specimen collection, and patient education. Process lab and diagnostic results, ensuring timely review and filing. Coordinate patient flow and collaborate with front desk staff to optimize scheduling. Support administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 6 months of relevant clinical experience. Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred. National Certification as a Medical Assistant is a plus. CPR certification required. Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills. What We Offer Day One Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and more. Competitive Pay – Reflective of your experience and skills. Career Growth – Opportunities for advancement and continued education. Inclusive Culture – A welcoming and supportive team environment. Mission-Driven Work – Be part of a team that makes a difference in patients’ lives. About Us We are a network of primary care providers, specialists, and surgeons serving Connecticut and western Massachusetts. As part of Trinity Health Of New England, we deliver comprehensive care including primary and specialty services, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, imaging, and lab services to thousands of patients annually. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.