Medical Assistant (MA, CNA) - Cardiology

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group•Middletown, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support for patient care within the scope of Medical Assistant education and receives continued training in all aspects of the role. The position supports a cardiology practice and provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a provider. Duties also include administrative and front-desk coverage as business needs require, and floating to other offices as needed.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying relevant experience.
Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days of hire or job transfer.
Maintain all required credentials 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 direct patient care under provider direction, including taking vital signs; allergy and medication reconciliation; screenings; patient history; health maintenance; advance directives; and virtual health.
Provide indirect patient care within the Medical Assistant scope, 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.