Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT has opportunity for Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Stamford, CT.

As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Sign on bonuses for designated positions
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
• Assist with other clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice.
• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries and tests. Precert and obtain test results.
• Handle phone calls and messages for prescriptions, notes, forms, etc.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs in collaboration with the Office Manager.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
• Maintains knowledge in area of medical terminology.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, physicians, and others.
• Ensure ongoing commitment of excellent customer service and supports the customer service plan.
• Practice and adhere to Stamford Health’s “Code of Conduct” philosophy, SHMG’s Standards for Service Excellence and organizational values of: Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Accountability.