Medical Assistant - Center for Transitional Care

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician, the Medical Assistant performs delegated functions as a member of the patient care team to provide a variety of multi-skilled services. These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety, and comfort needs of patients, and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory, state, and company standards, policies, and procedures. The Medical Assistant will be primarily responsible for the rooming of patients, obtaining vital signs, assisting the physician or Nurse Practitioner in performing gynecologic examinations, minor surgical procedures, phlebotomy, and obtaining pre-certification and pre-authorizations for surgeries and specialized testing. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for covering the front administrative office when needed and will be required to answer phones, schedule appointments, sign in and discharge patients, copying and fax as necessary. Reports to the assigned supervisor.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent preferred
Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification OR relative experience
In lieu of the education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered
Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office
Certified BLS to be obtained through employment-provided RQI training. To be completed 3 months (90) days of hire or job transfer. All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment
Must be able to multitask, and possess outstanding communication and follow-up skills
Must be capable and willing to cover administrative front office staff depending on the department’s needs: scheduling appointments, answering telephones, signing in and discharging patients, copying, and faxing
Knowledge of computer systems: Microsoft Office, IDX, Allscripts a plus

Nice To Haves

EPIC EMR preferred
Spanish speaking (verbal and written) is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Rooming of patients
Obtaining vital signs
Assisting the physician or Nurse Practitioner in performing gynecologic examinations
Assisting in minor surgical procedures
Phlebotomy
Obtaining pre-certification and pre-authorizations for surgeries and specialized testing
Covering the front administrative office when needed
Answering phones
Scheduling appointments
Signing in and discharging patients
Copying and faxing