Medical Assistant - Urogyn & Reconstructive Surgery Stamford/Norwalk (30 hours)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works in an outpatient Urogyn & Reconstructive Surgery practice, rotating between Norwalk and Stamford. Under the direction of a practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse, the role provides patient care and performs clinical and clerical duties to support the patient experience. The schedule is 30 hours per week: Monday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Tuesday 1:00–4:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The position includes welcoming patients, preparing them for visits, collecting and recording health information, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, and maintaining examination room supplies and instruments. Administrative duties include documenting care, arranging hospital procedures and tests, obtaining precertification and results, handling phone messages, and completing disability and insurance forms.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification or diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school or program.
- Heart Saver or BLS certification.
- Two years of job experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- National Certification.
- Two years of job experience.
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 optimize the patient experience.
- 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 with positioning, 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 the visit or treatment.
- Assist healthcare 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.
- Record patient examinations, treatments, and test results.
- Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests; obtain precertification and test results.
- Handle phone calls and messages regarding prescriptions, notes, forms, and other matters.
- Complete disability and insurance forms.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
