Pulmonary Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Bristol Hospital Incorporated; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Health in Bristol, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physician practices with patient reception, care, and administrative tasks. This role involves clinical duties under provider supervision and requires empathy, accuracy, and teamwork.

You will collect health histories, perform vital signs, assist with wound care and suturing, and help maintain exam rooms and supplies. Excellence in patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate; accredited Medical Assisting program or 1 year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Proficient in electrocardiographic testing; comfortable taking vital signs and using medical terminology.
• Familiar with common medical office equipment and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and maintain clinical areas.
• Deliver on-site patient care under Medical Provider direction.
• Assist in suturing, wound care and basic procedures.
• Make callbacks to patients under protocol.
• Collect health history and baseline data from patients for visits.
• Obtain vital signs and perform routine assessments (BP, temp, pulse, etc.).
• Schedule diagnostic tests and procedures as directed by managers.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

ECG testing

Communication skills

Medical equipment

Education

Medical Assisting training

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Tools

ECG device operation

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Bristol Health in Bristol, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physician practices with patient reception, care, and administrative tasks. This role involves clinical duties under provider supervision and requires empathy, accuracy, and teamwork.

You will collect health histories, perform vital signs, assist with wound care and suturing, and help maintain exam rooms and supplies. Excellence in patient communication is essential.