Medical Assistant/Receptionist - Float Pool - Full-time
About The Position
The Medical Assistant/Receptionist works in Stamford Health’s Float Pool, supporting Specialty and Primary Care offices throughout the organization. Float Pool team members work in a dynamic environment and travel among assigned locations in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Stamford, New Canaan, Riverside, and Greenwich. The position provides outpatient patient care under the direction of a practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse, and performs clinical and clerical duties to support patient experience and maintain clinical flow. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts from either 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posting states that there are no nights or weekends. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, paid time off, a retirement savings plan with employer contributions, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification or diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school or program.
- Heart Saver or BLS certification.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Office, Word, and Excel.
- Strong phone and customer service skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and English proficiency.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
- Flexibility to respond to unexpected changes in workload.
Nice To Haves
- National Certification preferred.
- Two years of job experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care in an outpatient physician practice under the direction of a practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
- Assist with clinical and clerical duties to support the patient experience.
- Greet patients in person or by telephone and answer or refer inquiries.
- Prepare patients for visits by escorting them to examination rooms, providing gowns and drapes, assisting with positioning, and arranging instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Verify patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing or recording medical histories, taking vital signs, and confirming the purpose of visits or treatments.
- Support providers during examinations; prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic on-site laboratory tests; dispose of contaminated supplies; sterilize instruments; draw blood; prepare patients for x-rays; take electrocardiograms; remove sutures; and change dressings.
- Complete records by documenting patient examinations, treatments, and test results.
- Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests; obtain precertification and test results.
- Handle phone calls and messages concerning prescriptions, notes, forms, and related matters.
- Complete disability and insurance forms.
- Maintain clinical flow throughout the practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
