Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) - Primary Care
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. The role includes continued training in all aspects of Medical Assistant work and supports physicians in a fast-paced, collaborative primary care environment. The position is based at 15 Corporate Drive in Trumbull and works Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant may float to other offices based on business needs. Clinical duties include obtaining vital signs, reconciling outside medications and allergies, conducting screenings and gathering patient history, supporting virtual health, performing point-of-care testing with quality control and documentation, and assisting providers with in-house procedures as needed. Administrative support includes scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, check-in and check-out, prior authorizations, and facilitating transportation.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying direct patient-care experience in lieu of the education requirement.
- Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, to be 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
- Obtain vital signs and complete outside medication and allergy reconciliation.
- Conduct screenings and gather patient history, including support for virtual health.
- Perform point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation.
- Assist providers with in-house procedures as needed.
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, check-in and check-out, prior authorizations, and transportation facilitation.
- Float to other offices based on business needs.
- Participate in continued training across Medical Assistant responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Generous paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
- Medical Assistant career ladder program and opportunities for professional and interpersonal development.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, with a focus on mental health.
- Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
