Medical Assistant: Career Growth + Tuition Support & Benefits

Hartford HealthCare; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid time off & health insurance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Connecticut is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide essential clinical and clerical support for patient care under a provider's direction. This role includes taking vitals, documenting patient history and health maintenance tasks, and assisting with virtual health when needed.

The position also involves scheduling, check-in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations, plus point-of-care testing with quality control and documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification.
• BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.
• All required credentials must be maintained throughout employment.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clinical and clerical support in patient care within the Medical Assistant scope.
• Provide direct patient care under provider direction, including vitals, history, screenings and health maintenance.
• Handle scheduling, check-in/check-out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations.
• Conduct point-of-care testing with quality control and documentation.

Education

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR active CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Connecticut is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide essential clinical and clerical support for patient care under a provider's direction. This role includes taking vitals, documenting patient history and health maintenance tasks, and assisting with virtual health when needed.

The position also involves scheduling, check-in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations, plus point-of-care testing with quality control and documentation.