Medical Assistant (MA, CNA) - Urgent Care (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare • Norwalk, CT

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About The Position

Start here at Hartford HealthCare! Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 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. At Hartford HealthCare Medical group we offer: Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40%25 tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health Collaborative and supportive environment with state of the art equipment Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more! Job Description Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of education. The Medical Assistant experiences continued training of all aspects of the role. Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, placing event monitors, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health. Provides indirect patient care related to the MA 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. Performs administrative duties and covers front desk based on business needs. Travel required between Urgent Care sites

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.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of education.
• Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, placing event monitors, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health.
• Provides indirect patient care related to the MA 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.
• Performs administrative duties and covers front desk based on business needs.
• Travel required between Urgent Care sites

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40%25 tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Collaborative and supportive environment with state of the art equipment
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees