Medical Assistant (MA, EMT) - Cardiology

Hartford HealthCare; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Middletown, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support in a busy outpatient setting. You will perform vitals, record patient history, assist with procedures, and help coordinate care under the supervision of providers.

This role includes administrative tasks such as scheduling, referrals, check-in/out, and using EPIC EMR. A Medical Assistant diploma or CT CNA/EMT certification is required, plus BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or CT CNA/EMT certification.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.
• Credentials must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under provider direction (vitals, screenings, history, health maintenance).
• Perform point-of-care testing and document results.
• Assist with procedures and other treatments as assigned.
• Provide front desk coverage and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Administrative support

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

CT CNA/EMT certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Location Detail: 420 Saybrook Rd Middletown (10254)

Shift Detail: Mon-Fri

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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.

Clinical Duties

• 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.
• Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
• Assists providers with in-house procedures as needed
• Under direction of providers and nurses, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.
• Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures. Floats to other offices based on business needs.

Administrative Duties

• Provides administrative support including but not limited to scheduling, chart prep, referrals, check in/out, prior authorizations and transportation facilitation.
• Covers the front desk 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.

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.