Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Phlebotomy & Admin

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team at Hartford Hospital. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with exams and minor procedures, and performing phlebotomy under RN or Physician supervision.

You will also support front desk duties such as scheduling and sign-in/out responsibilities. Qualifications include a MA program or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification, 1 year direct patient care experience, and EPIC EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification OR related 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. EPIC EMR preferred.
• Certified BLS to be obtained through employment provided RQI training. To be completed 3 months (90) days of hire or job transfer.
• All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.
• Epic Experience preferred.
• Must be willing to travel to different locations.
• Must possess effective communication skills. Competency in basic medical assisting skills. Including, rooming patients, assisting provider with exams, performing hearing tests, answering phones, scheduling appointments and surgeries. Strong working knowledge of medical terminology. Strong computer skills including solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Experience with medical software preferred. Positive, customer-focused approach, with commitment to providing excellent patient care. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist with gynecologic exams and minor procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for surgeries and tests.
• Cover front administrative duties: answer phones, schedule appointments, sign in/out patients, copying and faxing.
• Support providers as needed and maintain regulatory and company standards.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Phone & scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program diploma or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification

1 year direct patient care experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team at Hartford Hospital. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with exams and minor procedures, and performing phlebotomy under RN or Physician supervision.

You will also support front desk duties such as scheduling and sign-in/out responsibilities. Qualifications include a MA program or CT CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification, 1 year direct patient care experience, and EPIC EMR proficiency.