Medical Assistant (MA, CNA, EMT) - Outpatient Cardiology
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. The role includes continued training in all aspects of the Medical Assistant position and direct patient care under the direction of a provider. Duties include taking vital signs, reconciling allergies and medications, conducting screenings, collecting patient histories, supporting health maintenance and advance directives, and assisting with virtual health. The Medical Assistant performs manual blood pressure measurements and EKGs, conducts point-of-care testing with quality control and documentation, and provides indirect patient care such as scheduling, check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations. The position also includes administrative duties, front-desk coverage as needed, and floating to other offices based on business needs.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying relevant experience.
- BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer; required credentials must be maintained throughout employment.
- At least one year of direct patient care experience in an acute or ambulatory setting may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience or a Medical Assistant externship in a busy medical office.
- EPIC EMR experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
- Provide direct patient care under a provider’s direction, including vital signs, allergy and medication reconciliation, screenings, patient histories, health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health.
- Perform manual blood pressure measurements and EKGs.
- Provide indirect patient care, including scheduling, check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations.
- Conduct point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation.
- Perform administrative duties and cover the front desk based on business needs.
- Float to other offices based on business needs.
- Continue training in all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
