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Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinical Cardiac EP

Hartford HealthCare logoHartford HealthCareNorwich, CTFull timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night
  • BLS

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical assistant jobs in Connecticut post a median of $24.03 an hour, the middle half $22.13–$28.89, across 50 jobs that state their pay. Medical assistants employed in Connecticut earn a median of $22.81 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

BACKUS HOSPITAL in NORWICH reported 98 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,133,676 hours worked: 6.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 6.2 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of William W Backus Hospital

Medicare gives William W Backus Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Connecticut's hospitals average 3.4). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Connecticut hospitals by rating.

Medical assistant jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 24.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.4%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.88x · Clicks 28
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.1% · Stating an hourly rate 45.9%

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About the job

Location Detail: 111 Salem Tpke Norwich (10365)

Shift Detail: Mon-Fri

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 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.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Job Description

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.

  • Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health.
  • Provides indirect patient care related to the Medical Assistant scope of education including but not limited to scheduling, check in/out, referrals, chart prep and prior authorizations. Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
  • Performs administrative duties and covers front desk based on business needs.
  • Floats to other offices based on business needs

Qualifications

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below.
  • 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.

Experience

  • In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered.
  • Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office preferred.
  • EPIC EMR experience preferred.

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 .

From Hartford HealthCare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare is a nonprofit health system and Connecticut's most comprehensive health care network, with eight acute care hospitals, more than 500 (source: Hartford HealthCare, About Hartford HealthCare) locations and 48,000 (source: Hartford HealthCare, About Hartford HealthCare) colleagues, plus a cardiology practice in Westerly, Rhode Island. Source: Hartford HealthCare, About Hartford HealthCare

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