Start here and work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationThe Medical Assistant will provide 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 roleClinical 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 pumpsmeters bladder scan sterile technique suturesstaples 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 assignedPrepares and assists patients undergoing treatments examinations and proceduresAdministrative Duties Provides administrative support including but not limited to scheduling chart prep referrals check inout 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 assignedStart here and work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationThe Medical Assistant will provide 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 roleClinical 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 pumpsmeters bladder scan sterile technique suturesstaples 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 assignedPrepares and assists patients undergoing treatments examinations and proceduresAdministrative Duties Provides administrative support including but not limited to scheduling chart prep referrals check inout 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 assignedQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent educationGED or Technical School may be consideredAmerican Heart Association BLS CPR certificationDiploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or an active CT CNA EMT Paramedic Certification or relative experience as outlinedAt least one year of experience in direct patient care acute or ambulatory space may be consideredAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent educationGED or Technical School may be consideredAmerican Heart Association BLS CPR certificationDiploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or an active CT CNA EMT Paramedic Certification or relative experience as outlinedAt least one year of experience in direct patient care acute or ambulatory space may be consideredAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status