Medical Assistant (MA, CNA, EMT) - Primary Care

Hartford HealthCare; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

PTO

Employee Wellness

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Norwalk is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support within the MA scope of practice. The role includes patient care activities, administrative tasks, and opportunities for career advancement through a clinical ladder.

The position may require travel between offices within Connecticut, with duties spanning scheduling, chart prep, referrals, and transportation facilitation. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months 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.
• Conducts 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.
• Floats to other offices based on business needs.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative support

Vital signs

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Detail: 32 Knight Street Norwalk (10561)

Shift Detail: Mon-Fri

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

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Every moment matters. This is your moment.