Medical Assistant (MA) - Rheumatology

hhccareers; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Discounts on services and products

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Connecticut seeks a motivated Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support across the Fairfield region. You will take vitals, assist with patient care, and help with scheduling and documentation, collaborating with multiple teams and pathways to ensure smooth patient flow.

This role requires an MA diploma or CT CNA/EMT certification, with a current BLS credential.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or CT CNA/EMT/Medic certification.
• BLS Provider credential from American Heart Association obtained within 3 months of hire date.
• Credentials maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including vitals, health maintenance, and history.
• Assists providers with in-house procedures and clinical tasks.
• Provides administrative support including scheduling, chart prep, referrals, and transport coordination.

Skills

Clinical support

Clerical duties

Patient communication

Education

Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

CT CNA/EMT or Medic Certification

BLS Provider certification (AHA)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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.

If you’re excited by the idea of working alongside forward-thinking medical experts in a vibrant setting, we’d love to connect!

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 Summary

Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of education. The MA experiences continued training of all aspects of the MA role.

The MA covers offices in the Fairfield region, bringing variety to your workday and the chance to collaborate across multiple teams and communities. Reliable transportation needed.

Clinical and Administrative duties included but not limited to:

• Provides direct patient care - vitals, allergy/medical reconciliation, screenings, placing event monitors, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives 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.

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.