Medical Assistant (MA, CNA, EMT) - Physician Foundation

Hartford HealthCare; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic clinical and clerical support in patient care, with ongoing training in all MA responsibilities.

The role includes duties such as vitals, intake, point-of-care testing, and patient history, plus scheduling, referrals, and chart preparation. Opportunities to travel between offices offer variety and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 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.
• All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Vitals, outside medication reconciliation, outside allergy reconciliation, screenings, patient history and virtual health.
• Provides point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
• Assists providers with in-house procedures as needed.
• Provides administrative support including scheduling, chart prep, referrals, check in/out, prior authorizations and transportation facilitation.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Administrative support

Documentation

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or CT CNA/EMT certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Detail: 1290 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10181)

Shift Detail: Mon-Fri

Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters!

At Hartford HealthCare Medical Group we not only take great care of our patients, we take great care of our Medical Assistants too! Our benefit options are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here.

• Supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth with our MA career ladder program
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous PTO to promote work/life balance
• Employee assistance and wellness programs include a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. 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.

Clinical/Administrative Duties Included But Not Limited To

• Vitals, outside medication reconciliation, outside allergy reconciliation, screenings, patient history and virtual health.
• Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
• Assists providers with in-house procedures as needed
• Provides administrative support including but not limited to scheduling, chart prep, referrals, check in/out, prior authorizations and transportation facilitation.
• Floats to other offices based on business needs.

This role offers the opportunity to travel between offices —bringing variety to your workday and the chance to collaborate across multiple teams and communities.

Additional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder for Medical Assistants based on experience, skillsets, and certifications held.

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 is your moment.