Medical Assistant (MA, EMT) - Physical Medicine Rehab

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. The Medical Assistant receives continued training in all aspects of the role and provides direct patient care under a provider’s direction. Duties include taking vital signs, reconciling allergies and medications, completing screenings and patient histories, supporting health maintenance and advance directives, and assisting with virtual health. The role also provides indirect patient-care support, including scheduling, check-in and checkout, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations. Conducts point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation; performs administrative duties and covers the front desk based on business needs; and floats to other offices as needed. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is a physician-led medical group with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Its team includes professionals across a range of clinical roles and provides primary care, urgent care, and more than 30 specialties.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying experience as described in the posting.
Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 3 months (90 days) of the hire date or job transfer date.
Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.
In lieu of the education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care in an acute or ambulatory setting may be considered.

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 within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
Provide direct patient care under a provider’s direction, including taking vital signs, allergy and medication reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health support.
Provide indirect patient-care support, including scheduling, check-in and checkout, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations.
Conduct point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation.
Perform administrative duties and cover the front desk based on business needs.
Float to other offices based on business needs.
Continue training in all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.