Medical Assistant (MA, CNA, EMT) - Cardiology

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support in patient care. You will perform vitals, health history, screenings and participate in virtual health, under provider supervision.

Responsibilities include scheduling, front desk coverage, chart prep and referrals, plus occasional travel to satellite locations in Farmington, Hartford and Manchester, with credentials such as BLS and CT MA maintained throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or CT clinical certification.
• CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification or MA externship/experience.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from AHA within 3 months of hire date.
• All required credentials maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under provider supervision including vitals, screenings, and health history.
• Performs scheduling, check-in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations.
• Performs administrative duties and covers front desk as needed.
• Floats to other Hartford HealthCare offices based on business needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Scheduling & front desk

Virtual health support

Education

Diploma in Medical Assistant program

CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification

BLS Provider certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Retreat Ave (10250)

Shift Detail: Mon-Fri

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Job Description

Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. The Medical Assistant experiences continued training of all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.

• Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health.
• Provides indirect patient care related to the Medical Assistant scope of education including but not limited to scheduling, check in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations. Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
• Performs administrative duties and covers front desk based on business needs.
• Floats to other offices based on business needs.

Qualifications

Travel as needed to satellite locations in Farmington, Hartford and Manchester

Education

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.

Experience

• In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered.
• Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.