Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) - Medical Weight Loss

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare invites you to join their dedicated team as a Medical Assistant. In this role, you will provide essential clinical and clerical support to enhance patient care experiences. Your responsibilities will include direct patient interactions, managing medical documentation, and ensuring smooth office operations. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this organization offers a supportive environment and valuable benefits, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Health insurance packages

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Assisting or relevant certification required.
• 1 year of experience in direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support in patient care.
• Conduct point of care testing and manage patient documentation.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medical history documentation

Point of care testing

Scheduling and referrals

Communication skills

Education

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified BLS Provider

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Work whereevery momentmatters.

Every day, more than 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.

At Hartford HealthCare Medical group we offer:

• Supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents

• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages

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.

Travel between Medical Weight Loss offices within Hartford region.

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.