Medical Assistant Temp - Part-Time

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Overview



Required Skills and Abilities



Preferred Skills and Abilities

Principal Responsibilities

1. Instructs and acts as a source of information for a minimum of three Medical Assistants. 2. Serves as a source of information for on‐going training and support issues pertaining to section. Identifies areas for improvement in workflow, systems, coverage and continuity of care issues. 3. Effectively and appropriately communicates recommendations and suggestions to management. Ensures clinic is running at optimal efficiency and staffed appropriately. Provides guidance and instruction to medical assistants on on‐going clinic operations. 4. Ensures staffing levels are sufficient, all examination rooms and clinical areas are appropriately stocked, all equipment is properly maintained and in compliance with requirements. Determines appropriate inventory levels and maintain levels in anticipation of clinic needs. 5. Selects, sets up, and maintains medicals supplies and equipment. Serves as a resource for medical staff and clinicians in order to resolve patient conflict and other complex and challenging care issues. 6. Prepares patients for continuing care after treatment and ensures continuity of treatment plan. Schedules and coordinates patient and test appointments, as needed. Provides alternative solutions to problems and offer resolutions to scheduling issues and conflicts. 7. Provides physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimens. Obtains patient histories and medical information. Assesses, reports and records vital signs and measurements. Collects specimens. 8. Observes patients for physical or emotional changes. Report observations. Facilitates timely processing of referrals for internal and external vendors. 9. Coordinates and oversees preceptorship, mentoring, orientation and training for all new medical assistants within the section. Develops training curriculum. Oversees chart preparation and adherence to visit type guidelines in order to support and improve efficiency for each clinician’s schedule. 10. Enters registry data as required and on a timely basis. May provide training and oversight to other medical assistants as registries continue to develop. May provide additional administrative support, including front desk coverage, as directed.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants of American Registry of Medical Assistant (or the ability to get certification/registration within 90 days of employment).

Job Posting Date

06/05/2026

Job Category

Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit

L34

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade D

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range

$31.83

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chi