Medical Assistant/Front Office Registrar

Optimus Health Care Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community health center is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant/Front Office Registrar to join their compassionate team in Bridgeport. This full-time role involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring a smooth patient flow in a vibrant outpatient setting. Ideal candidates will possess a strong mix of clinical skills and customer service expertise, with bilingual abilities being a plus. Join a mission-driven organization that values integrity and multicultural understanding, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved populations while enjoying competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent health & welfare benefit options

Competitive Compensation and bonus

Fun, fast-paced working environment

100% Outpatient Setting

Qualifications

• Professional positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a clinical setting with knowledge of EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete and timely patient flow process in a clinical setting.
• Conduct patient intake, update information, and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Customer Service Principles

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Clinical Skills

Administrative Skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Medical Assistant/Front Office Registrar

Full Time Technical Bridgeport, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1377

Optimus Healthcare- A community Health Center driven by one mission: to provide high quality, affordable healthcare to the underserved population regardless of their ability to pay. Optimus is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care services in lower Fairfield County, in the cities of Stamford, Bridgeport, Stratford and surrounding areas. If you are a healthcare professional who wants to work in a meaningful, mission-driven workplace where people are committed and passionate about caring for others, OPTIMUS may be for you.

Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Medical Assistant/Front Office registrar to join our School Base Health Center team in Bridgeport, CT.

*35 hours per week position - Hours are consistent with public school hours.

*MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

The SBHC Medical Assistant/Front Office Registrar is a member of the School Base Health (SBHC) Center care team responsible for working with providers, nurses, and/or clinical support staff to ensure the complete and timely patient flow process. This individual exhibits sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population and must maintain strict confidentiality. Assure that pre-work is performed before the patient arrives by verifying demographic and insurance information to ensure prompt payment of services to Optimus. Monitor provider schedules to ensure Optimus’ established productivity levels and timely scheduling of patient visits. Conducts initial intake of patients; Updates patient information; Collects co-pays; Takes patient history; Takes vital signs; Prepares patients for exam & treatment; Performs basic lab procedures; Prepares exam rooms w/ necessary equipment & supplies; Assists with scheduling of tests & treatments. Answer phones, copying, faxing, scanning along with other administrative tasks as needed.

This position will encompass both Clinical and administrative Medical Assistant duties. Bilingual in English and Spanish is helpful and should possess a strong mix of clinical and front office skills. CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.

Job Qualification/Requirements:

Professional positive attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principles, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.

Education: Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program. Professional Medical Assistant Certification obtained through one of the following agencies.

Experience: Experience in a clinical setting. Familiarity working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is helpful.

Language Skills: Bilingual: Spanish-English or English/Creole is helpful; Demonstrate the ability to effectively interpret medical terminology.

Licensure / Certification: Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or in process of acquiring Certification, a plus. CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.

Working for Optimus:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus’ Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• 100% Outpatient Setting
• Excellent health & welfare benefit options
• Competitive Compensation and bonus
• Optimus and its caring, multi-lingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.