Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CMA) - Cardiology

Hartford Healthcare•Bloomfield, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Cardiology department. This role provides essential clinical and clerical support in patient care, with opportunities for continued training. Hartford HealthCare is a large, comprehensive healthcare network in Connecticut, committed to career development, growth, and work/life balance for its over 40,000 colleagues. The Medical Group is one of New England's largest medical practices, offering primary care, urgent care, and over 30 specialties.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space).
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office preferred.
EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
Experiences continued training of all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.
Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health.
Provides indirect patient care related to the Medical Assistant scope of education including but not limited to scheduling, check in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations.
Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
Performs administrative duties and covers front desk based on business needs.
Floats to other offices based on business need