Medical Assistant

7 days ago

Colchester, United States Hartford Healthcare Full time

Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 37,000 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 Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care under the direction of provider and nurses.

Key areas of Medical Assistant responsibility:

  • Direct patient care; vitals, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, virtual health
  • Indirect patient care; scheduling, check in/out, referrals, scanning, chart prep, prior authorizations, transportation facilitation, work queues/worklists, case management and discharge planning
  • Point of care testing; EKG, Hemoglobin A1C, Urinalysis, Hemoglobin POCT, Urine toxicity, INR, hCG

Qualifications

  • Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification.
  • 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.
  • Case Management and discharge planning experience 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.
  • Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English. Bi-lingual language skills preferred.
  • Flexibility to respond to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

  • Medical and dental benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
  • Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
  • Discounts on services, products and optional coverages movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more

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.

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