Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryThe Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care under the direction of provider and nursesKey areas of Medical Assistant responsibilityDirect patient care vitals screenings patient history health maintenance virtual healthIndirect patient care scheduling check inout referrals scanning chart prep prior authorizations transportation facilitation work queuesworklists case management and discharge planningPoint of care testing EKG Hemoglobin AC Urinalysis Hemoglobin POCT Urine toxicity INR hCGWork where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryThe Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care under the direction of provider and nursesKey areas of Medical Assistant responsibilityDirect patient care vitals screenings patient history health maintenance virtual healthIndirect patient care scheduling check inout referrals scanning chart prep prior authorizations transportation facilitation work queuesworklists case management and discharge planningPoint of care testing EKG Hemoglobin AC Urinalysis Hemoglobin POCT Urine toxicity INR hCGDiploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA EMT Paramedic CertificationIn lieu of education requirement at least one year of experience in direct patient care acute or ambulatory space may be consideredRelevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office preferredEPIC EMR experience preferredCase Management and discharge planning experience preferred Certified BLS to be obtained through employment provided RQI training To be completed months days of hire or job transferAll required credentials to be maintained throughout employmentMust be able to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information in English Bi lingual language skills preferredFlexibility to respond to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requestedWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith 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 isyour momentDiploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA EMT Paramedic CertificationIn lieu of education requirement at least one year of experience in direct patient care acute or ambulatory space may be consideredRelevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office preferredEPIC EMR experience preferredCase Management and discharge planning experience preferred Certified BLS to be obtained through employment provided RQI training To be completed months days of hire or job transferAll required credentials to be maintained throughout employmentMust be able to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information in English Bi lingual language skills preferredFlexibility to respond to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requestedWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith 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 isyour moment