Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) - General Surgery
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, with over 40,000 colleagues. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England, operating multiple locations across Connecticut and Rhode Island. This physician-led group offers primary care, urgent care, and over 30 specialties, maintaining an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community. The Medical Assistant role provides basic clinical and clerical support in patient care, within the scope of their education, and includes continued training.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space).
- Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office.
- EPIC EMR experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health.
- Provides indirect patient care related to the Medical Assistant scope of education including but not limited to scheduling, check in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations.
- Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
- Travel required between offices.
Benefits
- Supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
- Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
- Paid time off and health insurance packages
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
