Temp Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Darien

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

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.

This is a Temporary Position. 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.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program OR Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology with National Medical Assistant Certification

• Two years job experience preferred.

• Demonstrate basic computer skills.

• 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.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Superior customer service skills.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English proficiency required

• We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.