Medical Assistant — School-Based Clinic

SWCHC, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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

SWCHC, Inc. in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Medical Assistant to support Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health departments. You will greet patients, prepare them for appointments, and perform clerical duties while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

The role requires familiarity with medical terminology, basic coding, and proficiency with a practice management system. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; CPR/BLS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or CMA/CCMA/RMA certification preferred.
• CPR/BLS certified.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
• Excellent telephone communication skills.
• Proficient with computer and Practice Management System.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients confidentially and professionally within the Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health departments.
• Prepare patients for scheduled appointments and perform clerical duties as directed.
• Process patients per agency policies and Joint Commission standards.
• Assist staff to ensure smooth department operation.
• Perform duties per Infectious Control and OSHA policies.
• Conduct CLIA waived testing per policies.
• Maintain data collection and gather statistics for grants as needed.
• Attend department and other meetings as assigned.
• Stock exam rooms and department inventory.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Act as interpreter when necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Coding knowledge

Excellent telephone communication

Practice Management System

Bi-lingual in Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or Business Institute Certificate or two years relevant experience

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or CMA/CCMA/RMA certification preferred

Tools

Practice Management System

Job description

SWCHC, Inc. in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Medical Assistant to support Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health departments. You will greet patients, prepare them for appointments, and perform clerical duties while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

The role requires familiarity with medical terminology, basic coding, and proficiency with a practice management system. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; CPR/BLS certification is a plus.