Medical Assistant (MA) - Urgent Care (Per Diem)

Medical Assistant (MA) - Urgent Care (Per Diem)

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day. 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 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 Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of education. The Medical Assistant experiences continued training of all aspects of the role. The MA covers multiple Urgent Care offices in the Fairfield region, bringing variety to your workday and the chance to collaborate across multiple teams and communities. Reliable transportation is needed. 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. Assists providers with in-house procedures, as needed 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.

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.