Medical Assistant (MA, CNA, EMT) - Float

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare network is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential clinical and clerical support, assisting with patient care, and managing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to float between various specialties, enhancing your skills and contributing to patient well-being. With a commitment to career development and a supportive work culture, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a forward-thinking organization that values every moment and empowers its employees to thrive.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Certified BLS Provider credential needed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a provider.
• Performs administrative duties and covers front desk as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Administrative Duties

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified BLS Provider credential

Active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Work whereevery momentmatters.

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.

Not quite sure which specialty sparks your interest? Join our team of Medical Assistants, Patient Service Coordinators and Surgical Schedulers who support various specialties as they float throughout the region, coverage includes Urgent Care and Primary Care. There’s so much to learn in our ambulatory sites. Medical Assistants assist with in office procedures, perform EKGs, PFT testing, Urinalysis and POCT testing. Our Patient Service Coordinators manage patient appointments from check in to check out and our Surgical Schedulers support our Providers, Patients and Hospital systems by ensuring all pre/post-operative tasks are completed.

Joining this team provides a great opportunity to build your skills and supports growth within the HHCMG system.

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

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 isyour moment.