Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) - Vascular
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the scope of their education and receives continued training in all aspects of the role. The position provides direct patient care under a provider’s direction, including taking vital signs, reconciling allergies and medications, conducting screenings, collecting patient history, supporting health maintenance and advance directives, and assisting with virtual health. It also provides indirect patient care, 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. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is a physician-led medical group with locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. It offers primary care, urgent care, and more than 30 specialties. The organization describes opportunities for career development and growth, a supportive environment for professional and interpersonal development, and benefits intended to support work-life balance.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an active Connecticut CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying relative experience.
- Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer and maintained 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
- Provide basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.
- 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, including scheduling, check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations.
- Conduct point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation.
- Continue training in all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on promoting mental health.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance packages.
- Supportive environment for professional and interpersonal development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
