Per Diem Medical Assistant - BPDMA

Job Location:

BHMG Medical Care Center - Bristol, CT 06010

Position Type:
Per Diem

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: 1st Shift (Days)

• Delivers on‑site care for patients under Medical Provider direction
• Assists in the delivery of patient care such as suturing, wound care, debridement, etc.
• Assures callbacks to patients under medical direction are in accordance with protocol
• Responsible for restocking exam rooms as necessary with instruments and medical supplies
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms per protocol; sterilizes instruments as necessary
• Monitors and arranges for proper disposal of lab and medical waste/supplies
• Performs quality controls and maintains records for lab equipment/refrigerators

• Obtains health history and baseline patient data from patients
• Performs routine physical assessment functions such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, visual test, EKG, Pulmonary Function Test
• Collects urine and blood samples in accordance with established protocols
• Uses discretion in disseminating patient information to outside sources
• Performs simple lab tests (CBC, glucose, HKL, etc.) per policy and procedure
• Reviews patient record for completeness prior to visit
• Provides entries to patient records as necessary in preparation for provider review
• Monitors the return of lab/test results and assures all results requested are complete and available for provider review

• Responsible for obtaining all authorizations for the specialist within 24 hours of the visit
• Accurately documents all authorization data in system
• Identifies carved out insurance benefits on a case‑by‑case basis and documents accordingly
• Effectively provides patient information to insurance companies to secure medical necessity for treatment plan documented by the provider
• Is competent in scheduling diagnostic tests and procedures/surgeries required by specific practices/specialties as designated by manager

• Performs various reception duties: answers phones, processes patients and accurately reviews/enters demographic/insurance information into system
• Able to skillfully operate various office equipment including fax machine, copier, credit card scanners and other equipment
• Assists Office Manager with projects and requests
• Compliant with company/financial policy and procedure
• Maintains reception area and work space in a neat, clean order

• Collects co‑pays, self‑pay and past due balances at time of service with a 98% collection rate
• Posts and closes the batch for the day
• Submits completed or balanced journal and cash, checks and credit cards to Office Manager at the completion of the work day

Educational /

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a High School diploma or GED. Completion of an accredited course of training in Medical Assisting or 1 year of direct patient care experience in a medical or hospital setting is preferred.

Current CPR certification is required prior to employment.

Must possess current CPR certification prior to employment.

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

Demonstrated proficiency in electrocardiographic testing. Must be able to take vital signs, knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Familiarity with medical equipment common to a medical practice.

Bending, stooping, walking, sitting on a daily basis. On feet most…