Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) - Cardiology

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut seeks a Medical Assistant to deliver essential clinical and clerical support in patient care. Join a dynamic team where every moment counts, and enjoy opportunities for career growth and development. The role requires a diploma in Medical Assistance or relevant certification, alongside experience in a medical office setting.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Work/life balance support

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or relevant certifications.
• BLS Provider credential required within 3 months of hire.
• 1 year of experience in direct patient care may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision, including vitals and health maintenance.
• Performs administrative duties and covers front desk.
• Conducts point of care testing and documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Scheduling

Chart preparation

Vita checks

Education

Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

Active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic certification

BLS Provider credential from AHA

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Detail: 2979 Main St Bridgeport (10470)

Shift Detail: Mon-Fri

Work whereevery momentmatters.

Every day, almost 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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, 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.
• 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.

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 isyourmoment.