Medical Assistant (MA, EMT,CNA) - Float

Hartford HealthCare; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Generous PTO

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Norwalk is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Float Team, providing essential coverage in primary and specialty care settings. This role involves supporting patient care through clinical and administrative tasks in a dynamic environment, offering the opportunity for personal growth and professional development.

Ideal candidates should have a diploma from an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Benefits include generous PTO, health coverage options, and tuition reimbursement. Join us to make every moment matter in patient care!

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or active certification as CNA, EMT, or Paramedic.
• 1+ year of experience in direct patient care; preferably in a medical office.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clinical and clerical support in patient care.
• Assist with in-house procedures and conduct point of care testing.
• Manage scheduling, referrals, and administrative support tasks.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified BLS Provider from the American Heart Association

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!

Love variety and new environments? Our Float Team travels across the region to provide essential coverage in Primary and Specialty Care settings. Each day brings fresh experiences, new colleagues, and the opportunity to grow your skills while supporting high‑quality patient care. As part of a flexible, high‑impact team, you'll gain diverse experience, adapt to different clinical environments, and play a key role in maintaining exceptional care wherever you're needed most.

At Hartford HealthCare Medical Group we not only take great care of our patients, we take great care of our Medical Assistants too! Our benefit options are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here.

• 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!

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.

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 is your moment.