Medical Assistant (EMT, MA, CNA) - Cardiology

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the scope of the Medical Assistant’s education and receives continued training in all aspects of the role. The position provides direct patient care under a provider’s direction and indirect patient-care support, conducts point-of-care testing, performs administrative duties, and covers the front desk as business needs require. The Medical Assistant may float to other offices based on business needs.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is a physician-led medical group with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, offering primary care, urgent care, and more than 30 specialties.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying relative experience.
• Certified 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.
• In lieu of the education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care in an acute or ambulatory setting may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience or a Medical Assistant externship in a busy medical office.
• EPIC EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under a provider’s direction, including taking vital signs and completing allergy and medication reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health tasks.
• Provide indirect patient-care support, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed