Medical Assistant - New Canaan Primary Care
Stamford Health
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- Location
- New Canaan, CT
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Sep 30
- 19 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Stamford Health
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- 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.
- 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.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent and certification or a diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school/program are required.
- Heart Saver or BLS Certification, basic computer skills, strong phone/customer service skills, and English proficiency are required; national certification is preferred.
- Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate
Key skills
Medical AssistantMS OfficeWordExcelphone/customer service skillsEffective communication skillsEnglish proficiencyteam environmentflexibility
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Perks
- Medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan
- employer contributions
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We have an opening for a passionate Medical Assistant in our New Canaan Primary Care practice!
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus available
Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program is required and will not consider applications without it.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:15-5pm, Tuesday 8:15-4:30pm, Friday 8:15-4pm
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
• Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no nights, no weekends!)
• Comprehensive Benefits Effective Day One of Employment: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
• Career Growth Opportunities within a leading healthcare system
• Supportive Team Environment focused on collaboration and patient care
If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in healthcare, apply today and join a team that cares for you as much as you care for patients!
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 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/REQUIREMENTS:
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.