Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) - Primary Care

Hartford Healthcare • Trumbull, CT

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the scope of their education. The role includes continued training in all aspects of Medical Assistant work and supports providers in a fast-paced, collaborative primary care setting. The Medical Assistant may float to other offices based on business needs.

Clinical duties include taking vital signs; reconciling outside medications and allergies; conducting screenings and gathering patient history; supporting virtual health; performing point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation; and assisting providers with in-house procedures as needed. Administrative duties include scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, check-in and check-out, prior authorizations, and facilitating transportation.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification; alternatively, at least one year of direct patient-care experience in an acute or ambulatory setting may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• AHA-credentialed Certified BLS Provider credential obtained within three months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
• Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.

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 the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
• Complete vital signs, outside medication reconciliation, outside allergy reconciliation, screenings, patient history, and virtual health tasks.
• 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, check-in and check-out, prior authorizations, and transportation facilitation.
• Float to other offices based on business needs.
• Continue training in all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Generous paid time off to promote work/life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Supportive environment for professional and interpersonal development and growth through a Medical Assistant career ladder program.
• 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: High school or GED