Medical Assistant (MA, EMT) - Cardiology

Hartford HealthCare; Putnam (CT); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Putnam, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education. The role involves ongoing training across all MA duties.

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a provider, including vitals, allergy/med reconciliation, screenings, and medical history, plus indirect duties like scheduling, check-in/out, referrals, and chart prep.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association within 3 months.
• Credentials maintained throughout employment.
• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides direct patient care under provider supervision, including vitals, allergy/med reconciliation, screenings, and patient history.
• Provides indirect patient care such as scheduling, check-in/out, referrals, and chart prep.
• Conducts point-of-care testing with quality control and documentation.
• Performs EKG testing and obtains vital signs, INR readings.
• Supports physicians during cardiac stress tests and manages monitoring devices.
• Performs administrative duties and covers front desk as needed.
• Floats to other Hartford HealthCare offices based on business needs.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

ECG

Direct patient care

Clerical support

Ausbildung

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification (or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Location Detail: 37 Kennedy Drive Putnam STE A (10325)
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.

• Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, placing event monitors, 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.
• Conduct EKG testing and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure and INR readings.
• Support physicians and clinical staff during cardiac stress tests.
• Place and manage cardiac monitoring devices for patient assessments.
• 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.

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.