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Stamford Health is a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in 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
Responsibilities
Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, APP, or physician.
Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
Assist with 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.
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.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program required.
National Certification preferred.
Heart Saver OR BLS Certification required
Two years job experience is preferred.
Demonstrate basic computer skills ( MS Office, Word, Excel)
Demonstrates strong phone/customer service 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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