Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) - Cardiac Laboratory

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

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support in patient care across Connecticut and Rhode Island locations. The role includes vitals, basic care, and performance of point-of-care testing under a provider's supervision.

The position also entails administrative tasks such as scheduling, referrals, and front desk coverage. A Diploma in Medical Assisting or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification is required, with BLS credential and

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date.
• All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.
• At least one year of direct patient care experience may be considered in lieu of education; MA externship preferred; EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including vitals, history, screenings and health maintenance.
• 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 appropriate to training.
• Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, and floats to other offices as needed.
• Provides administrative support including scheduling, chart prep, referrals, check in/out, prior authorizations and transportation assistance; covers front desk.

Skills

Medical Assistant

EPIC EMR

Education

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification

BLS Provider certification (AHA)

Job description

Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)

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.