Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) - Epilepsy

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group•Hartford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician, the Medical Assistant is part of the patient care team and provides multi-skilled services to support patients’ health, safety, and comfort. Duties are performed in accordance with regulatory, state, and company standards, policies, and procedures. Hartford is the home location, with travel to the New Britain office one day a week. The role works with physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses, with support from colleagues and leadership and opportunities for growth within Hartford HealthCare and the Ayer Neuroscience Institute.

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, obtained within 90 days of hire or job transfer.
Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.
Ambitious, reliable, team-oriented, and ready to learn.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Room patients in a timely manner for clinic appointments.
Handle medication prior authorizations.
Triage incoming phone calls and patient messages and manage them according to priority.
Coordinate patient appointments.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support quality, patient-centered care.
Work as part of a team to maintain a supportive and efficient environment.
Travel between the Hartford and New Britain locations, including travel to New Britain one day a week.