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

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

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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. The role includes continued training in all aspects of Medical Assistant work. Duties include clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, reconciling outside medications and allergies, conducting screenings and obtaining patient history, supporting virtual health, performing point-of-care testing with quality control and documentation, and assisting providers with in-house procedures as needed. Administrative work includes scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, check-in and check-out, prior authorizations, and facilitating transportation. The Medical Assistant may float to other offices based on business needs. The position is with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in a fast-paced, collaborative primary care setting.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or relevant experience as described in the posting.
• Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days of hire or job transfer.
• Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.
• In lieu of the education requirement, at least one year of direct patient care experience 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

• Take vital signs and reconcile outside medications and allergies.
• Conduct screenings, obtain patient history, and support virtual health.
• Perform 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.
• Participate in continued training across the Medical Assistant role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Tuition discounts of up to 40% with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Medical Assistant career ladder program and a supportive environment for professional and interpersonal development and growth.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a 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