Medical Assistant (MA) - Hand Clinic

Hartford Healthcare • New Britain, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is actively looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their dynamic team with The Hand Clinic in New Britain, CT. The Medical Assistants assists the clinician with clinical and administrative aspects of patient care. Performs a variety of technical tasks specified through department specific protocols. Prepares patients for examination, takes vitals, reviews medications and medical history. Documents appropriately in EMR system. Performs a variety of clerical and support functions including patient scheduling, referral management, prior authorizations and maintaining department inventory.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below.
• Experience In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in an Urgent Care, ED, or Orthopedics setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the clinician with clinical and administrative aspects of patient care.
• Performs a variety of technical tasks specified through department specific protocols.
• Prepares patients for examination, takes vitals, reviews medications and medical history.
• Documents appropriately in EMR system.
• Performs a variety of clerical and support functions including patient scheduling, referral management, prior authorizations and maintaining department inventory.

Benefits

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree