Medical Assistant
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Backus Hospital
Norwich, CT, US
Summary
Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The role involves ongoing training and coordination of high-quality healthcare services.
Job Description
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 40,000 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
For more than 118 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 communities.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides 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 role.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below.
Experience
- In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
- Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.
Language Skills
- Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English.
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Experience
- Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office. EPIC EMR experience.
Language Skills
- Bi-lingual
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
- Customer service skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Ability to adhere to quality and safety standards
- Ability to read and understand medical terminology
- Basic computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Ability to manage time and productivity without immediate supervision
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team
- Flexibility to respond to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested
We take great care of careers.
With 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 – 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Since 1893, Backus Hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents of eastern Connecticut.
The 213-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital is the primary source of health services for nearly a quarter-million people in Eastern Connecticut.
Backus Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Our fully integrated health system includes a tertiary-care teaching hospital, an acute-care community teaching hospital, an acute-care hospital and trauma center, three community hospitals, the state’s most extensive behavioral health network, a large multi-specialty physician group, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, a large physical therapy and rehabilitation network and an accountable care organization.
Through its institute model, Hartford HealthCare offers the highest standards of care for cancer, heart and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics and urology.
Founded
1893
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Norwich, CT
Since 1893, Backus Hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents of eastern Connecticut.
The 213-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital is the primary source of health services for nearly a quarter-million people in Eastern Connecticut.
Backus Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Our fully integrated health system includes a tertiary-care teaching hospital, an acute-care community teaching hospital, an acute-care hospital and trauma center, three community hospitals, the state’s most extensive behavioral health network, a large multi-specialty physician group, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, a large physical therapy and rehabilitation network and an accountable care organization.
Through its institute model, Hartford HealthCare offers the highest standards of care for cancer, heart and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics and urology.
Founded
1893
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Norwich, CT
