Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin

Bristol Hospital Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support in Bristol, CT. The role includes patient reception, exam room preparation, data collection, and collaboration with physician practices to maximize patient flow.

Responsibilities include assisting in patient care under medical provider direction, performing basic lab tests, maintaining records, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with CPR requirements and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required. Completion of an accredited course of training in Medical Assisting or 1 year of direct patient care experience in a medical or hospital setting is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and maintains clinical areas under Medical Provider direction, including suturing, wound care and preparing exam rooms.
• Collects health data, performs routine physical checks, and records in the patient file.
• Obtains authorizations for specialists and documents data for insurance purposes.
• Performs administrative duties: reception, patient processing, and maintaining office equipment.
• Processes patient payments daily and ensures accurate posting of transactions.

Skills

CPR certification

Medical Terminology

Electronic Records

Patient Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting training

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Bristol Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support in Bristol, CT. The role includes patient reception, exam room preparation, data collection, and collaboration with physician practices to maximize patient flow.

Responsibilities include assisting in patient care under medical provider direction, performing basic lab tests, maintaining records, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with CPR requirements and hospital policies.