Medical Assistant (MA) - Ear Nose Throat Center

The Hospital of Central Connecticut • New Britain, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Ear, Nose, and Throat Center team in New Britain, Connecticut. The Medical Assistant supports clinicians with clinical and administrative aspects of patient care and performs technical tasks according to department-specific protocols. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, reviewing medications and medical histories, and documenting care in the electronic medical record. The Medical Assistant also performs clerical and support work, including patient scheduling, referral management, prior authorizations, and maintaining department inventory.

The position is based at 5 Highland Street in New Britain. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours between 7:30 and 5:00, dependent on need and open for discussion. There are no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification; alternatively, qualifying direct patient-care experience may be considered.
• At least one year of experience in direct patient care in an acute or ambulatory setting may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
• Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information in English.
• Bilingual Spanish is required.
• Experience in an Urgent Care, ED, or Orthopedics setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with clinical and administrative aspects of patient care.
• Perform technical tasks specified by department-specific protocols.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Take patients' vital signs.
• Review medications and medical histories.
• Document appropriately in the electronic medical record system.
• Schedule patients.
• Manage referrals and prior authorizations.
• Maintain department inventory.

Benefits

• Newly revised competitive hourly rates
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Up to 40% tuition reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for the colleague and dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

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