Work whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 inNew 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 for their patients require they turn to usThe Center for Transitional Care is located at Retreat Ave on thesecond floor of the Brownstone Specialty Clinic Building This clinic was developed to reduce readmissions and prevent gaps in care in addition to reducing adverse outcomes to the patients leaving Hartford Hospital without a Primary Care Provider A Nurse Navigator performs transitional outreach after hospital discharge and the clinic staff supports the patients for the day post hospital discharge in connecting with Specialty and Primary careJob 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 andobtaining pre certification and pre authorizations for surgeries and specialized testing The Medical Assistant will be responsible for covering the front administrative office when needed and will be required to answer phones schedule appointments sign in and discharge patients copying and fax as necessary Reports to the assigned supervisorWork whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 inNew 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 for their patients require they turn to usThe Center for Transitional Care is located at Retreat Ave on thesecond floor of the Brownstone Specialty Clinic Building This clinic was developed to reduce readmissions and prevent gaps in care in addition to reducing adverse outcomes to the patients leaving Hartford Hospital without a Primary Care Provider A Nurse Navigator performs transitional outreach after hospital discharge and the clinic staff supports the patients for the day post hospital discharge in connecting with Specialty and Primary careJob 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 andobtaining pre certification and pre authorizations for surgeries and specialized testing The Medical Assistant will be responsible for covering the front administrative office when needed and will be required to answer phones schedule appointments sign in and discharge patients copying and fax as necessary Reports to the assigned supervisorHigh School graduate or equivalent preferredDiploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA EMT Paramedic Certification OR relative experienceIn lieu of theeducation 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 EPIC EMR preferredCertified 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 employmentThis position is located within a busy outpatient ambulatory care clinic setting Must be able to multitask andpossess outstanding communication and follow up skillsMust 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 Office IDX Allscripts a plusSpanish speaking verbal and written is strongly preferredWe 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 isyour 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 statusHigh School graduate or equivalent preferredDiploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA EMT Paramedic Certification OR relative experienceIn lieu of theeducation 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 EPIC EMR preferredCertified 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 employmentThis position is located within a busy outpatient ambulatory care clinic setting Must be able to multitask andpossess outstanding communication and follow up skillsMust 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 Office IDX Allscripts a plusSpanish speaking verbal and written is strongly preferredWe 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 isyour 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