Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) - Infectious Diseases Bridgeport

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its team in Connecticut. This role involves providing essential clinical and clerical support in patient care, ensuring a seamless experience for patients and healthcare providers alike. You will be responsible for direct patient interactions, including vital checks and health screenings, as well as administrative tasks like scheduling and chart preparation. With a commitment to employee growth and development, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Medical Assistant or related field required.
• 1+ year of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under provider direction.
• Perform administrative duties and support front desk operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Reconciliation

Scheduling

Chart Preparation

Point of Care Testing

Education

Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

Active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification

Certified BLS Provider

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Work whereevery momentmatters.

Every day, over 40,000 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, 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 isyour moment.