Medical Assistant - Cardiology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides patient care in an outpatient cardiology practice under the direction of a practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse. The role combines clinical and clerical duties to support patient care and optimize the patient experience. The position is based in Stamford, Connecticut, with flexibility to cover practices in Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, and Greenwich. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the posting also describes the schedule as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and states there are no nights or weekends. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available. The Medical Assistant welcomes patients, prepares them for visits, verifies patient information, supports providers during examinations and procedures, and documents examination, treatment, and test results. The role also schedules hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests; obtains precertification and test results; handles calls and messages about prescriptions, notes, and forms; completes disability and insurance forms; and maintains clinical flow throughout the practice. The employer offers 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.
Nice To Haves
- National certification.
- Two years of job experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in person or by telephone and answer or refer inquiries.
- Prepare patients for healthcare visits by directing or accompanying them to examination rooms, providing gowns and drapes, helping them position themselves, and arranging instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Verify patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing or recording medical history, taking vital signs, and confirming the purpose of visits or treatment.
- Assist healthcare providers during examinations and support patient care delivery.
- Prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic on-site laboratory tests.
- Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments.
- Draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings.
- Record patient examinations, treatments, and test results.
- Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests.
- Obtain precertification and test results.
- Handle phone calls and messages related to prescriptions, notes, forms, and other matters.
- Complete disability and insurance forms.
- Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.
- Perform clinical and clerical duties to support patient care and the patient experience.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
