Medical Assistant: Clinical & Front Desk Support

Hartford HealthCare; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a provider at our Westerly, RI site. You will perform vitals, medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history and health maintenance, while supporting virtual health initiatives.

Responsibilities include manual blood pressure, EKGs, scheduling, referrals, chart prep, prior authorizations, and point-of-care testing with quality control.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification or related experience as outlined.
• Certified BLS Provider from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under provider supervision, including vitals, allergies, medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history and health maintenance.
• Performs manual blood pressure measurements and EKGs.
• Handles indirect patient care such as scheduling, check-in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations; conducts point-of-care testing with QC.
• Performs administrative duties and covers front desk as needed.
• Floats to other offices as required by business needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Communication with patients

Education

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Active CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a provider at our Westerly, RI site. You will perform vitals, medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history and health maintenance, while supporting virtual health initiatives.

Responsibilities include manual blood pressure, EKGs, scheduling, referrals, chart prep, prior authorizations, and point-of-care testing with quality control.