Medical Assistant

Bridgeport Hospital Clinical AssistantTo 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. Responsible for the performing the clinical assistant and secretarial functions of the Primary Care Center. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.ResponsibilitiesMaintains confidentiality of patient information.Checks patients in prior to physician/provider visit.Performs data entry associated with patient visit.Practice precaution procedures as required.Performs venipunctures and skin punctures on patients.Performs urine collections.Obtains vital signs, routine urine testing and blood glucose testing.Utilizes equipment as necessary.Completes non-therapeutic functions as assigned by supervisor without reminder.Performs other duties as required.Performs ECG's as necessary and according to hospital policy.QualificationsEDUCATIONHigh school graduate or equivalent.EXPERIENCECertification/Certification eligible Medical Assistant or two years experience as unit secretary medical secretary or related field,LICENSURECertification/Certification eligible Medical Assistant preferredSPECIAL SKILLSProficient keyboard skills, Knowledge of word processing, workers' compensation and drug screening laws preferred, Good communication and customer service skills,PHYSICAL DEMANDWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and or hear. They may occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.