Medical Assistant
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Provide essential clinical and clerical support in the care of adult patients at Backus Hospital, working under the guidance of providers and nurses.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care including taking vitals, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, and virtual health support
- Perform indirect patient care tasks such as scheduling, check-in/out, referrals, scanning, chart preparation, and prior authorizations
- Facilitate patient transportation
- Manage work queues and worklists
- Conduct point of care testing: EKG, Hemoglobin A1C, Urinalysis, Hemoglobin POCT, Urine toxicity, INR, and hCG
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
- Effectively communicate information in English
Qualifications
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification
- At least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
Nice to Have
- Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office
- EPIC EMR experience
- Bi-lingual language skills
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
Certifications
About Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, including The Institute of Living, which is a leading not-for-profit center for patient care, research and education in behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorders.