Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic)- Multispecialty

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care under provider supervision. The role includes taking vitals, patient history, screenings, and handling health maintenance while performing clerical duties in EPIC EMR.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Medical Assistant diploma or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification, plus BLS, with credentials maintained throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification is required.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• At least one year of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision, including vitals, history, screenings and health maintenance.
• Provide indirect care such as scheduling, check-in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Detail: 32 Knight Street Norwalk (10561)

Shift Detail: Monday -Friday Will need to travel to Bridgeport Mondays & Fridays Norwalk Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Work where every moment matters.

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.

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.