Medical Assistant

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for their Heart and Vascular Center. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with medical exams, and ensuring compliance with health standards. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering quality care and improving patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in medical terminology and experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values integrity and compassion, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience required.
• Certified as a Medical Assistant or CNA, CPR trained.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for Heart and Vascular Center patients under RN supervision.
• Assist with medical exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Record vital signs and assist with minor surgical procedures.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Ability to Work in High-Paced Environment

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

CNA Course or Certified Medical Assistant Course

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

EKG Equipment

Sphygmomanometer

Glucometer

AED

Otoscope

Thermometer

Scale

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Under the direction and supervision of the Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) Nurse Coordinator, assists the nurse coordinator, advanced practice providers and the physicians for structural heart and/or cardiac surgery. Position will provide care such as vital signs, setting patients up in the exam room, paperwork, assist with ADLs, etc. All under the direction of the nurse and licensed providers.

Responsibilities

1. Under the direction and supervision of an RN, provide care for Heart and Vascular Center patients.
2. Assists with scheduling of patients and phone calls under the supervision of the RN.
3. Assists with medical exams, procedures and treatments (pre and post procedure).
4. Records information in medical records database including patients' vital signs, EKGs, etc.
5. Assists with minor surgical procedures (i.e. suturing).
6. Maintains policies and standard operating procedures in compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies.
7. Under the direction of an RN, provide Health Maintenance education. Participates in health promotions (health fairs).
8. Maintains a neat, orderly, clean and organized physical environment.
9. Provides coverage for HVC outpatient clinics as needed.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent. Either has gone through CNA course or certified medical assistant course.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years related experience. Broad knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, blood-borne pathogens, and universal precautions. Medical equipment Knowledge: EKG, Sphygmomanometer, glucometer, AED, otoscope, thermometer, and scale. Proficient computer skills: EPIC, Microsoft Word, Outlook.

LICENSURE

Certified and/or registered as a Medical Assistant. Or CNA certified. CPR trained.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a high paced environment. Basic to Intermediate computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear. They are also required to stand and walk. They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 26 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

MA experience preferred, working in surgical sub-specialty would be a plus.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 136143