Hartford HealthCare · 22 hours ago
Medical Assistant (MA, Office, Clinical) - Internal Medicine
Vernon, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
5+ years expHartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, and they are seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in medical office settings. The role involves both administrative and clinical duties, emphasizing quality patient care and productivity in the office environment.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalOncologyPharmaceuticalRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination per established office protocol
Keep information in the patient’s chart current per established requirements
Documents all sample medication dispensed in the medical record
Provide oversight to vaccine program following State guidelines
Checks and restocks rooms with necessary supplies and ensures exam rooms are prepared for the day
Keep inventory of medical supplies and report them to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager for reorder
Report malfunction of medical equipment to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager
Properly cleans and sterilizes equipment and prepares surgical trays as indicated by the physician
Assist physician/practitioner with office surgical procedures
Perform EKG and Spirometry as ordered
Report lab results to patients and follow through with any physician instructions to patients for follow up or change in medication, including scheduling appointment when necessary
Answer requests from pharmacies for prescription refills per office protocol
Prepare specimens and paperwork to submit to reference lab for testing as directed my physician or midlevel
Instruct patients on how to properly collect sterile urine specimens
On a monthly basis check all medications (including samples) and appropriately dispose of expired medications
Obtain precertifications for tests, procedures, treatments, medications, and hospitalizations as needed
Schedule and arrange referrals and outside testing for patients as directed by physician
Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner
Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance with CLIA regulations
Primary Care staff participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team collaborations
May be required to float to other offices and/or perform other duties as requested by Management
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA requirements
Qualification
Required
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Completed a Medical Assistant Program
Certification/Registration as an MA
5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of being a Registered MA/ or attended an MA Program
5+ years of experience as a Nurse Assistant, or a Certified Nurse Assistant with at least 1 year of experience
Comfortable working in a fast-paced confidential medical environment
Must be team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment
Lifting physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, care, push and /or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination
Ability to maintain working relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily basis
Reliable transportation and the ability to float to other offices when needed
Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Preferred
Previous experience working in a medical facility
Benefits
Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
Company
Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is a group of hospitals that offers complete healthcare services including cancer care, rehabilitation and pharmacy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$150MKey Investors
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority
2024-04-01Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Flaks
President & Chief Executive Officer
Bimal Patel
President and COO
Recent News
Hartford Business Journal
2025-12-18
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