Medical Assistant PD

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Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area.  

At Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities.

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Manages the check-in and registration process, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.  

Job Requirements  

Education  

• High School Diploma required  

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred  

Work Experience  

• Medical Assistant experience preferred  

• Front Desk experience preferred  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).  

One of the following Certifications is Required:  

Under one year of Medical Assistant experience requires one of the following Certifications at the time of hire:  

• CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)  

• CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant)  

• RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists)  

• NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)  

• NRCMA- Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)  

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following  

• 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Urgent Care Setting, OR 

• 1+ years of working phlebotomist experience  

Candidates who do not hold an approved Medical Assistant certification at the time of hire must obtain one within 15 months of their start date to remain eligible for continued employment as a Certified Medical Assistant.  

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following at the time of hire:  

• Graduate of an