Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) -Colorectal

Hartford Healthcare • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Provides basic clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education, with continued training in all aspects of the role. Provides direct patient care under a provider’s direction, including taking vital signs, reconciling allergies and medications, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health. Provides indirect patient-care support such as scheduling, check-in and checkout, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations. Conducts point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation. Travel is required among seven locations: Hartford, Manchester, Enfield, Bloomfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, and Avon.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying relevant experience.
• A Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days of hire or job transfer and maintained throughout employment.
• In lieu of the education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care in an acute or ambulatory setting may be considered.

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 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 checkout, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations.
• Conduct point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation.
• Travel among the Hartford HealthCare Medical Group’s seven listed locations.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on promoting mental health.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance packages.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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