Medical Assistant - Neurology Stamford
About The Position
We have an opening for a passionate Medical Assistant in our Neurology practice! A $5,000 Sign-on Bonus is available. Certification or Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school/program is required, and applications without it will not be considered. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with no nights or weekends. Comprehensive benefits are effective from the first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also provide generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with employer contributions, career growth opportunities within a leading healthcare system, and a 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!
Requirements
- Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program required.
- Heart Saver OR BLS Certification required
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- National Certification preferred.
- Two years job experience is preferred.
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.
- Welcome patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Prepare 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.
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
- Support 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.
- Complete 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
- $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
