What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - New London CT position at Hartford Healthcare | GoHealth Urgent Care?
Our Connecticut locations have been accredited by the Urgent Care Association. The only program of its kind, this accreditation was awarded for GoHealth's excellence in both certification and quality and safety standards. This accomplishment signifies our continued dedication to the patients we serve.
Education
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
- 1 years of Medical Assistant experience under a licensed healthcare supervisor within the last 3 years preferred
- CPOE must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire if Medical Assistant Certification is not obtained upon hire
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Medical Assistant experience preferred for Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR
- 2 years of Medical Assistant experience within the last 3 years under a licensed healthcare supervisor in lieu of a Medical Assistant program preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred
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Basic Life Support (BLS) is required at time of hire
One of the following certifications is required (or must obtain within 15 months of hire)
- CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants)
- CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)
- 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 Certified Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)
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ARMA - American Registry of Medical Assistants (verified through ARMA)
Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date and must be kept active in lieu of MA certification within the first 15 months of hire.
In lieu of an approved MA certification, we will also accept the following certifications at the time of hire:
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN
- EMT – Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Monthly bonus potential
Bishops Corner, Bristol, Corbin's Corner, Enfield, Glastonbury, Granby, Lisbon, Manchester, Meriden, Newington South, New London, North Haven, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Pearl Street, Southington, Southington at West Street, Torrington, Vernon, Wethersfield, Windsor
All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.
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About GoHealth Urgent Care
GoHealth Urgent Care has outstanding career opportunities in Atlanta, the Bay Area, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma City, Portland/Vancouver, Texas and Virginia. And all of these positions have one thing in common: flexibility to practice and support urgent care medicine the way it was meant to be, without the stress and bureaucracy of hierarchical organizations. With reasonable work hours that don’t emotionally exhaust or burn them out, our team can balance and prioritize their professional and personal lives. Remote positions are also available.
