Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Connecticut
Medical Office Assistant jobs in Connecticut are open across Norwalk, Newtown, and Westport and other Connecticut metros, with employers like Northwell Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
$2,000 Sign on Bonus (External Hires Only)
Title: Medical Assistant - Primary Care Full time - Neurology - 7:45AM - 4:15PM 40 hours.
Norwalk - 761 Main Avenue
Summary: Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.
Responsibilities:
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Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information including vital signs, current medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP, appropriate referring provider, and preferred pharmacy, etc.
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Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient from the intake form.
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Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
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Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
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Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
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Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns, having clinical paperwork, any needed supplies and educational materials immediately available for the provider use.
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Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
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Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the provider. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.
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Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
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Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
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Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
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Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup, patient prepping with sterile technique, patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.
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Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
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Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required: High School Diploma or GED. New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
Minimum Experience: One year
Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.
Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 hourly (Based on years of relative experience)
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Org Unit: 1644
Department: NW Neurology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 Hourly
Description
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
$2,000 Sign on Bonus (External Hires Only)
Title: Medical Assistant - Primary Care Full time - Neurology - 7:45AM - 4:15PM 40 hours.
Norwalk - 761 Main Avenue
Summary: Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.
Responsibilities:
-
Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information including vital signs, current medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP, appropriate referring provider, and preferred pharmacy, etc.
-
Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient from the intake form.
-
Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
-
Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
-
Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
-
Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns, having clinical paperwork, any needed supplies and educational materials immediately available for the provider use.
-
Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
-
Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the provider. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.
-
Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
-
Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
-
Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
-
Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup, patient prepping with sterile technique, patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.
-
Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
-
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
-
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required: High School Diploma or GED. New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
Minimum Experience: One year
Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.
Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 hourly (Based on years of relative experience)
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Org Unit: 1644
Department: NW Neurology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 Hourly
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Medical Office Assistant Job Market in Connecticut
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Who's Hiring
- Northwell Health5
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical office assistant jobs across Connecticut.
- Experience with EHR software such as Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks
- High school diploma or GED, with a medical office assistant certificate preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology, coding basics, and insurance verification processes
- Strong patient communication skills and front-desk or reception experience
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or equivalent credential often preferred
- Proficiency in scheduling software, multi-line phone systems, and basic billing workflows
Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical office assistant jobs are there in Connecticut?
There are 5+ medical office assistant openings in Connecticut on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Norwalk, Newtown, and Westport. New positions post regularly as employers across Connecticut hire.
How much do medical office assistants make in Connecticut?
Medical office assistants in Connecticut earn a median of about $47,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,480 for the lowest 10% to over $59,530 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Connecticut cities have the most medical office assistant jobs?
Norwalk, Newtown, and Westport have the most medical office assistant openings in Connecticut right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical office assistants in Connecticut?
Employers hiring medical office assistants in Connecticut include Northwell Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical office assistant jobs in Connecticut?
Yes. About 0% of medical office assistant openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Connecticut metros.
How do I apply for medical office assistant jobs in Connecticut?
You can apply to medical office assistant jobs in Connecticut directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Connecticut location, then apply to each one that fits.
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