Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) - Epilepsy
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
- Location
- Onsite (Hartford, Connecticut)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Epilepsy Center's patient care team. The role involves rooming patients, managing prior authorizations, and triaging calls to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care within a collaborative healthcare environment.
Skills
Full job details
Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)
Shift Detail: Monday -Friday Travel to New Britain office one day a week.
Position Overview: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician, the Medical Assistant plays a crucial role as part of the patient care team, providing multi-skilled services to support the health, safety, and comfort of patients. All duties are performed in accordance with regulatory, state, and company standards, policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Room patients timely for clinic appointments.
- Handle medication prior authorizations.
- Triage incoming phone calls and patient messages, managing them according to priority.
- Coordinate patient appointments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality, patient-centered care.
- Work as a team to maintain a supportive and efficient environment.
- Travel between Hartford and New Britain locations.
Location: Hartford is the home location for this role with travel to New Britain one day a week.
Why Join Our Team? As a Medical Assistant at the Epilepsy Center, you will work with a great team of physicians, physician assistants, and advance practice registered nurses. Within this position there is great support from colleagues and leadership to ensure your success within the role. We are looking for a candidate who is ambitious, reliable, and a team player who is ready to learn. There is ample opportunity for growth within Hartford HealthCare and the Ayer Neuroscience Institute, and this role will prepare you for that next step.
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.
We take great care of careers.
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. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.