Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Front Office Support

Southwest Community Health Center; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Retirement plan (403B)

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability options

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Southwest Community Health Center in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nurses in delivering patient-centered care. You will prepare patients for visits, document clinical information, and assist with basic tests while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include administrative support, scheduling, and data entry in EPIC EHR. The role requires BLS, English proficiency, and preferred Spanish language skills, with the potential for growth in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or MA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong communication and computer skills, English proficiency; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process patients according to agency policies and Joint Commission standards.
• Document chief complaints, medications, allergies, vital signs, and preventive screenings.
• Perform lab tests or procedures as ordered by clinicians or protocols.
• Support administrative duties: forms, scheduling, and digitizing records in EPIC EHR.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish preferred

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Southwest Community Health Center in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nurses in delivering patient-centered care. You will prepare patients for visits, document clinical information, and assist with basic tests while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include administrative support, scheduling, and data entry in EPIC EHR. The role requires BLS, English proficiency, and preferred Spanish language skills, with the potential for growth in a