Stamford Hospital Hiring for Medical Assistant Job at Stamford, CT Full Time

Schedule:

Monday – Friday: 8.30am to 5pm or 8.00am – 4.30pm

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

• 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.
• Handle phone calls and messages for prescriptions, notes, forms, etc.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program.
• National Certification required.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English proficiency required
• Demonstrate willingness to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility due to unexpected changes in workload.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a MA diploma from an accredited MA program?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location