Work where every moment matters Every day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usThe Adult Primary Care APC clinic is located at Jefferson St Hartford Hospital APC clinic has over patient visits annually with an average of patients per day We are a busy outpatient ambulatory care clinic setting at a teaching hospital We see patients for preventative annual care as well as patients with wide range of health problems such as diabetes high cholesterol asthmaCOPD and hypertension Staffing includes attendings APRNs Residents Psychologist Social Worker Nutritionist Pharm D RNs MAs and MAAs APC facilitates an ongoing relationship between patients and clinicians and fosters participation by patients in decision making about their health and their own care The majority of our patients are bilingual with Spanish being their primary language and have health coverage under Medicaid APC provides opportunities for disease prevention and health promotion as well as early detection of problems APC guides patients through the health system including appropriate referrals for services to other health professionals We are recognized as a Patient Centered Medical HomeJob SummaryUnder the supervision of a Registered Nurse andor Physician the Medical Assistant performs delegated functions as a member of the patient care team to provide a variety of multi skilled services These activities contribute to meeting the health care safety and comfort needs of patients and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory state and company standards policies and procedures The Medical Assistant will be primarily responsible for the rooming of patients obtaining vital signs assisting the physician or Nurse Practitioner in performing gynecologic examinations minor surgical procedures phlebotomy obtaining pre certification and pre authorizations for surgeries and specialized testing The Medical Assistant will be responsible to cover the front administrative office when needed and will be required to answer phones schedule appointments check in and discharge patients copying and faxing as necessary Reports to the assigned supervisorWork where every moment matters Every day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usThe Adult Primary Care APC clinic is located at Jefferson St Hartford Hospital APC clinic has over patient visits annually with an average of patients per day We are a busy outpatient ambulatory care clinic setting at a teaching hospital We see patients for preventative annual care as well as patients with wide range of health problems such as diabetes high cholesterol asthmaCOPD and hypertension Staffing includes attendings APRNs Residents Psychologist Social Worker Nutritionist Pharm D RNs MAs and MAAs APC facilitates an ongoing relationship between patients and clinicians and fosters participation by patients in decision making about their health and their own care The majority of our patients are bilingual with Spanish being their primary language and have health coverage under Medicaid APC provides opportunities for disease prevention and health promotion as well as early detection of problems APC guides patients through the health system including appropriate referrals for services to other health professionals We are recognized as a Patient Centered Medical HomeJob SummaryUnder the supervision of a Registered Nurse andor Physician the Medical Assistant performs delegated functions as a member of the patient care team to provide a variety of multi skilled services These activities contribute to meeting the health care safety and comfort needs of patients and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory state and company standards policies and procedures The Medical Assistant will be primarily responsible for the rooming of patients obtaining vital signs assisting the physician or Nurse Practitioner in performing gynecologic examinations minor surgical procedures phlebotomy obtaining pre certification and pre authorizations for surgeries and specialized testing The Medical Assistant will be responsible to cover the front administrative office when needed and will be required to answer phones schedule appointments check in and discharge patients copying and faxing as necessary Reports to the assigned supervisorbull Bilingual Spanish preferredbull Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA EMT Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined belowbull In lieu of education requirement at least one year of experience in direct patient care acute or ambulatory space may be considered bull Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office EPIC EMR experience preferredbull Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer date bull All required credentials to be maintained throughout employmentbull Must be capable and willing to cover administrative front office staff depending on the departmentrsquos needs scheduling appointments answering telephones signing in and discharging patients copying and faxingKnowledge of computer systems Microsoft Officebull This position is located within a busy outpatient ambulatory care clinic setting Must be able to multitask possess outstanding communication and follow up skills We take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs 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 statusbull Bilingual Spanish preferredbull Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA EMT Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined belowbull In lieu of education requirement at least one year of experience in direct patient care acute or ambulatory space may be considered bull Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office EPIC EMR experience preferredbull Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer date bull All required credentials to be maintained throughout employmentbull Must be capable and willing to cover administrative front office staff depending on the departmentrsquos needs scheduling appointments answering telephones signing in and discharging patients copying and faxingKnowledge of computer systems Microsoft Officebull This position is located within a busy outpatient ambulatory care clinic setting Must be able to multitask possess outstanding communication and follow up skills We take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs 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