Medical Assistant/Receptionist ($5k Sign on Bonus)

The Stamford Hospital • Stamford, CT

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Float Medical Assistant/Receptionist. Candidates must be able to float/work scheduled shift in all medical office locations in Stamford, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Wilton and Norwalk. Specialties include Primary Care, Surgery and Multi-Specialties. The Hybrid Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician/mid-level provider and will also provide the full scope of reception and administrative services to the practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• National Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician and/or physician assistant.
• 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.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests. Precert and obtain test results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED