What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (MA) - Urology position at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group?
Location Detail: 2660 Main St Bridgeport (10438)
Shift Detail: Monday - Friday
What We Offer
- Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
- On-going education and training
- Robust Benefits Package
- Generous PTO to promote work/life balance
- Special Interest Groups
- Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Supportive culture
- Awards & Recognition
- Flexible Scheduling
- Rewarding Compensation
- 401K with company match
- Clinical specialty opportunities
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. 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 Summary
The Medical Assistant will receive specialized training in high-level disinfection and sterilization for Urology, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care. This role provides coverage at offices within the Fairfield region bringing variety to your workday and the chance to collaborate across multiple teams and communities.
- Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, placing event monitors, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health.
- Provides indirect patient care related to the MA 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.
- High level disinfection is a primary duty requiring demonstrated proficiency. Training will be provided.
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.
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. Because when you're better, we're better.