What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (MA, EMT) - Pulmonary position at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group?
Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)
Shift Detail: Monday - Friday (730a - 4p) No nights/weekends
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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.
Job Description
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.
- Responsibilities include administrative support functions, scheduling, authorizations, assists with following up on testing ordered by physician as supervised by physician or APRN. Schedule follow-up appointments and associated testing or procedures
- 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.
- Performs administrative duties and covers front desk based on business needs.
- Floats to other offices based on business needs.
Qualifications
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.
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