Medical Assistant- Occupational Health office​/Full Time​/40 hours

Job Details

Job Location:

BHIMW Bristol Hospital Med Works - Bristol, CT 06010

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: 1st Shift (Days)

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.).

We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health and the Medical Group your choice.

Provides both clerical and clinical support to Med Works Occupational Health, including patient reception, flow, and care. Maintains patient electronic records, ensures adequate office and medical supplies, explains policies and procedures, routes patient information, answers phone calls, and provides clinical support as directed by Medical Providers. This role does not require interaction with Centralized Scheduling or insurance companies.

• Delivers on-site patient care under Medical Provider direction, including suturing, wound care, and debridement
• Ensures timely patient callbacks in accordance with medical protocols
• Obtains health history and baseline patient data
• Reviews patient records for completeness prior to visits

• Restocks exam rooms with instruments and medical supplies
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms per protocol; sterilizes instruments as necessary
• Arranges proper disposal of lab and medical waste
• Performs quality control checks and maintains records for lab equipment and refrigerators

• Performs routine physical assessments: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, visual acuity, EKG, and Pulmonary Function Tests
• Collects urine and blood samples per established protocols
• Administers audiograms per OSHA standards
• Conducts breath alcohol testing per DOT and company guidelines
• Performs urine drug screening collections per DOT, non-DOT, and client-specific protocols, including chain of custody procedures
• Runs simple lab tests (CBC, glucose, etc.) following policy and procedure
• Updates patient records as needed in preparation for provider review

• Monitors the return of lab and test results; ensures all requested results are complete and available for provider review
• Reports physical clearance results, lab results, and testing outcomes to client companies and offices as requested
• Uses discretion when disseminating patient information to outside sources

• Performs reception duties: answering phones, processing patients, and accurately entering demographic information
• Operates office equipment including fax machines, copiers, and other devices
• Assists the Office Manager with projects and requests
• Places office supply orders to maintain adequate inventory
• Keeps reception area and workspace clean and organized

• High School Diploma required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program or 1 year of direct patient care experience in a medical or hospital setting preferred
• Current CPR certification required prior to employment

• Current BLS/CPR certification

• General orientation at time of hire
• Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually
• Other programs as mandated