Medical Assistant (MA) - Urology

Hartford HealthCare • Meriden, CT

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About The Position

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day.
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.
Job Summary
Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. 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. The MA will also provide indirect patient care; heavy procedural work load, scheduling, check in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations. Maintains office equipment, order supplies based on inventory, and ensure the Environment of Care is completed daily.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below.
• 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.
• In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office preferred.
• Strong computer skills and EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
• 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.
• Provide indirect patient care; heavy procedural work load, scheduling, check in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations.
• Maintains office equipment, order supplies based on inventory, and ensure the Environment of Care is completed daily.

Benefits

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Generous PTO to promote work/life balance
• Special Interest Groups
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED