Medical Assistant - Cardiology Stamford
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides patient care in an outpatient cardiology physician practice under the direction of a practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse. The role combines clinical and clerical duties to support patient care, practice operations, and a positive patient experience. The position is based in Stamford, Connecticut, with flexibility to cover practices in Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, and Greenwich. The listed 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. The Medical Assistant welcomes patients, prepares them for visits, verifies patient information, and assists providers during examinations and treatments. Clinical tasks include taking vital signs, preparing specimens, performing basic on-site laboratory tests, drawing blood, preparing patients for x-rays, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures, changing dressings, and sterilizing instruments. The role also involves documentation, scheduling procedures and tests, obtaining precertifications and results, handling patient calls and messages, completing disability and insurance forms, and maintaining clinical flow. A certification or diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school or program is required; applications without this qualification will not be considered. A high school diploma or equivalent and Heart Saver or BLS certification are also required. National certification and two years of job experience are preferred. The posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus and benefits including 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 supportive team environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification or diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school or program; applications without this qualification will not be considered.
- 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
- Provide patient care in an outpatient physician practice under the direction of a 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 visits by directing or accompanying 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.
- Assist healthcare providers during examinations; prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic on-site laboratory tests; dispose of contaminated supplies; 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 precertifications and test results.
- Handle calls and messages regarding prescriptions, notes, and forms.
- Complete disability and insurance forms.
- Maintain clinical flow throughout the practice.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Career growth opportunities within a leading healthcare system.
- Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
