Hartford HealthCare
Location
Wethersfield, Connecticut
The Medical Assistant provides direct clinical support including vitals, screenings, and patient history, while also managing administrative tasks such as scheduling and prior authorizations. They are responsible for conducting point of care testing and maintaining accurate patient documentation.
Candidates must hold a diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or possess an active CNA, EMT, or Paramedic certification. A BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.
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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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.
Supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40%25 tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health Paid time off and health insurance packages
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. This position is a dual role as a patient service coordinator with primary responsibility of administrative tasks.
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.
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.
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