Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) - Neurosurgery
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 and receives continued training in all aspects of the role. Under the direction of a provider, the Medical Assistant delivers 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. The role also provides indirect patient care support, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations. The Medical Assistant conducts point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation. The position requires travel to satellite offices in Meriden, Avon, Glastonbury, Cheshire, and Enfield.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying relevant experience.
- Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 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 basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care.
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of a provider, including taking vital signs, reconciling allergies and medications, conducting screenings, gathering patient history, and supporting health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health.
- Support indirect patient care activities, including scheduling, check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations.
- Conduct point-of-care testing, quality control, and documentation.
- Travel to satellite offices in Meriden, Avon, Glastonbury, Cheshire, and Enfield.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for the colleague and dependents.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on promoting mental health.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance packages.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
