Medical Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration
Overview
To 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.
To 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
Responsibilities- 2.1 Identifies patient using two patient identifiers and wrist band
- 3.1 Verifies that specimens are labeled properly 100% of the time and with the patient present as observed by supervisor.
- 4.1 Changes gloves between drawing all patients 100% of the time as observed by supervisor.
- 5.1 Answers patients questions regarding specimen collection or testing procedures as observed by supervisor and as evidenced by feedback from patients.
- 6.1 Provides appropriate collection container to the patient and directs them to the nearest lavatory as observed by supervisor.
- 7.1 Obtains patient temperature according to Hospital guidelines with 100% accuracy as evidenced by random monitoring by supervisor.
- 8.1 Initializes computer systems as required according to Hospital guidelines and EPIC guidelines with demonstrated accuracy as observed by supervisor.
- 9.1 Follows correct procedure in performing non-therapeutic functions 90-95% of the time as observed by supervisor.
- 10.1 Assists in maintaining medical and clerical supply stocks to a minimum of 100% reserve level as evidenced by feedback from staff and lack of zero supply level.
EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience
Certification/Certification eligible Medical Assistant or two years experience as unit secretary medical secretary or related field,
LICENSURE
Certification/Certification eligible Medical Assistant preferred
Special Skills
Proficient keyboard skills, Knowledge of word processing, workers compensation and drug screening laws preferred, Good communication and customer service skills,
PHYSICAL DEMAND
While 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, essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis.
YNHHS Requisition
164229
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