Medical Assistant (MA, EMT) - Urgent Care

Hartford HealthCare; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks in urgent care settings. The role emphasizes basic clinical support, requires certification, and offers growth within a large healthcare network known for its commitment to community health. Join a dedicated team helping to deliver profound care where every patient interaction counts.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits program

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification required in Medical Assisting or related fields.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a provider.
• Performs administrative duties based on business needs.
• Conducts point of care testing and manages patient history.

Skills

Patient care

Basic clinical support

Clerical support

Education

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification

Certified BLS Provider

Tools

EPIC EMR

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Medical Assistant (MA, EMT) - Urgent Care

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Location Detail: 1262 Post Rd Fairfield (10429)

Shift Detail: Mon-Sun

Work where every moment matters.

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 is your moment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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