Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Clinic Support

hhccareers; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed provider. Responsibilities include taking vitals, recording patient history, performing screenings, completing health maintenance tasks, and assisting with virtual health and screenings.

This role also covers scheduling, check-in/out, chart prep, prior authorizations, and front desk duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification.
• BLS Provider credential from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Credentials to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under direction of a provider, including vitals, history, screenings, and health maintenance.
• Performs manual blood pressure and EKGs.
• Provides indirect patient care related 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.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Direct patient care

Interpersonal skills

Screenings

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification

Relevant experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed provider. Responsibilities include taking vitals, recording patient history, performing screenings, completing health maintenance tasks, and assisting with virtual health and screenings.

This role also covers scheduling, check-in/out, chart prep, prior authorizations, and front desk duties as needed.