Medical Assistant (MA) - Urology

Hartford Healthcare • Manchester, CT

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About The Position

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide basic clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. The role includes continued training across all aspects of the MA position and covers multiple Urology offices in the Hartford region, offering variety and collaboration across teams and communities. Reliable transportation is needed.

Clinical duties include taking vital signs; reconciling allergies and medical information; conducting screenings; placing event monitors; collecting patient histories; maintaining health records and advance directives; supporting virtual health; and conducting point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation. The Medical Assistant assists providers with in-house Urology procedures as needed. Administrative support includes scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, patient check-in and check-out, prior authorizations, and facilitating transportation. High-level disinfection is a primary duty requiring demonstrated proficiency; training will be provided.

The organization describes the work setting as fast-paced, collaborative, and energetic, with passionate professionals and dynamic physicians. It offers a supportive environment for professional and interpersonal development, including an MA career ladder program.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or 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 90 days of hire or job transfer.
• Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.
• Reliable transportation is needed.
• High-level disinfection is a primary duty and requires demonstrated proficiency; training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience or an MA 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.
• Participate in continued training across aspects of the Medical Assistant role.
• Cover multiple Urology offices in the Hartford region and collaborate across teams and communities.
• Take vital signs; reconcile allergies and medical information; conduct screenings; place event monitors; collect patient histories; and support health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health.
• Conduct point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation.
• Assist providers with in-house Urology procedures as needed.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, patient check-in and check-out, prior authorizations, and transportation facilitation.
• Perform high-level disinfection; training will be provided.
• Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.

Benefits

• MA career ladder program and a supportive environment for professional and interpersonal development and growth.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a strong focus on mental health.
• Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed