Medical Assistant / Per Diem - Wound Center

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. The Medical Assistant experiences continued training of all aspects of the Medical Assistant role. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
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.
Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English.
Customer service skills
HIPAA compliance
Ability to adhere to quality and safety standards
Ability to read and understand medical terminology
Basic computer skills
Organizational skills
Demonstrated attention to detail in all aspects of work
Ability to manage time and productivity without immediate supervision
Ability to work as part of a dynamic team
Flexibility to respond to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested

Nice To Haves

An active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below a plus.
Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office.
EPIC EMR experience.

Responsibilities

Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
The Medical Assistant experiences continued training of all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.