Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) - Primary Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. The role includes continued training in all aspects of Medical Assistant work and may require floating to other offices based on business needs. Clinical and administrative duties include taking vital signs; reconciling outside medications and allergies; conducting screenings and obtaining patient histories; supporting virtual health; performing point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation; assisting providers with in-house procedures as needed; and supporting scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, patient check-in and checkout, prior authorizations, and transportation facilitation.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, an active Connecticut 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 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
- Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.
- 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 in patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
- Take vital signs; reconcile outside medications and allergies; conduct screenings; obtain patient histories; and support virtual health.
- 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, patient check-in and checkout, prior authorizations, and transportation facilitation.
- Float to other offices based on business needs.
- Participate in continued training across all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.
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.
- Medical Assistant career ladder program and a supportive environment for professional and interpersonal development and growth.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
- Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
