Medical Assistant (MA) - Rheumatology

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group • Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the MA’s scope of education and receives continued training in all aspects of the role. The position supports Rheumatology/Allergy offices in Manchester, Hartford, Plainville, and Southington; reliable transportation is needed.

Clinical and administrative duties include taking vital signs; allergy and medical reconciliation; screenings; placing event monitors; collecting patient histories; health maintenance; advance directives; and virtual health. The MA conducts point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation, and assists providers with in-house procedures as needed. Administrative support includes scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, check-in and check-out, prior authorizations, and transportation facilitation.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an active CT 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.
• Reliable transportation is needed for coverage across multiple offices.
• 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 basic clinical and clerical support for patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
• Complete vital signs, allergy and medical reconciliation, screenings, patient histories, health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health tasks.
• Place event monitors.
• Conduct 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.
• Cover Rheumatology/Allergy offices in Manchester, Hartford, Plainville, and Southington.

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.
• MA career ladder program supporting professional and interpersonal development and growth.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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