Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) - Primary Care

Hartford HealthCare; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition discounts for dependents

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Generous PTO

Wellness programs

Discounts on services and products

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic clinical and clerical support in patient care, within the MA scope of education. The role includes continued training and growth.

Responsibilities include vitals, medication reconciliation, point-of-care testing, assisting providers with procedures, scheduling, chart prep, referrals, check-in/out, prior authorizations, and transportation support. Travel between offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification OR related experience as outlined.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association obtained within 3 months of hire.
• All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Vitals, medication and allergy reconciliation, screenings, patient history and virtual health.
• Point-of-care testing including quality control and documentation.
• Assists providers with in-house procedures as needed.
• Administrative duties including scheduling, chart prep, referrals, check-in/out, prior authorizations and transportation facilitation.
• Floats to other Hartford HealthCare Medical Group offices as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic cert

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Detail: 1505 Post Rd East Westport (10533)

Shift Detail: Mon, Thurs, Fri

Join a High-Energy Team Supporting Exceptional Physicians

Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and excellence are the norm? Our office is buzzing with energy, driven by a team of passionate professionals and dynamic physicians who are transforming healthcare every day. We’re looking for individuals who bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a proactive spirit to help us deliver outstanding support and results.

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.

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.

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.