Medical Assistant - Surgical Oncology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports patient care in an outpatient Surgical Oncology physician practice under the direction of a practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse. The role combines clinical and clerical duties to support patient experience and maintain clinical flow throughout the practice. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, preparing them for visits and examinations, verifying patient information and medical history, taking vital signs, and assisting providers during examinations and treatments. Clinical tasks may include preparing specimens, performing basic on-site laboratory tests, sterilizing instruments, drawing blood, preparing patients for X-rays, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures, and changing dressings. The Medical Assistant also records examination, treatment, and test results; schedules hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests; obtains precertification and test results; handles calls and messages; and completes disability and insurance forms. The position is based in Stamford, Connecticut, with a Monday–Friday schedule. The posting lists working hours as 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and also describes the schedule as 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.
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.
- Strong telephone and customer service skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and English proficiency.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
- Flexibility in response to unexpected workload changes.
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, assisting 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 and support care delivery, including preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic on-site laboratory tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing instruments, drawing blood, preparing patients for X-rays, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures, and changing dressings.
- Record patient examination, treatment, and test results.
- Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests; obtain precertification and test results.
- Handle phone calls and messages concerning prescriptions, notes, forms, and other matters.
- Complete disability and insurance forms.
- Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.
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 within a leading healthcare system.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
