Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) - Urogynecology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the scope of Medical Assistant education, with continued training across all aspects of the role. Under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, including taking vital signs; reconciling allergies and medications; conducting screenings; gathering patient history; supporting health maintenance and advance directives; and assisting with virtual health. Indirect patient-care duties include scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations. The role also conducts point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation. Travel is required between Hartford region office locations.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying relevant experience.
- Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
- Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.
- Alternatively, at least one year of experience in direct patient care 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 direct patient care under the direction of a provider, including taking vital signs, allergy and medication reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health.
- Provide indirect patient-care support, including scheduling, check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations.
- Conduct point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation.
- Travel between Hartford region office locations.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
- Tuition discounts of up to 40% with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance packages.
- Professional and interpersonal development and growth support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
