What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (CNA, EMT) position at Rushford?
Location Detail: Rushford Center Inc Meriden (10172)
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Job Summary
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.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant including but not limited to vitals, outside medication reconciliation, outside allergy reconciliation, screenings, patient history and virtual health.
- Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
- Assists providers with in-house procedures as needed including but not limited to pumps/meters, bladder scan, sterile technique, sutures/staples and gyn exams.
- Obtains blood samples by venipuncture with competency.
- Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, pH, blood glucose, UPT, and hemoculture.
- Under direction of providers and nurses, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.
- Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Administrative Duties
- Provides administrative support including but not limited to scheduling, chart prep, referrals, check in/out, prior authorizations and transportation facilitation.
- Accurately documents and communicates interventions and measurements, and communicates appropriately to health care provider.
- Covers the front desk based on business needs.
- Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and a clean and safe work environment.
- Checks equipment and supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability.
- Cleans equipment and stores it in its proper place.
- Reports equipment and supplies needing to be replaced or repaired to manager.
- Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned.
Other
- Floats to other offices based on business needs.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred
- 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 is preferred
- EPIC EMR experience is preferred
- Certified BLS to be obtained through employment provided RQI training. To be completed 3 months (90) days of hire or job transfer
- Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English
- Bilingual is preferred
- Customer service skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Ability to adhere to quality and safety standards
- Ability to read and understand medical terminology
- Basic computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Ability to manage time and productivity without immediate supervision
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team
- Flexibility to respond to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested
As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
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