Temp Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Norwalk

Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT has an opportunity for a Temporary Medical Assistant for our Primary Care practice in Norwalk.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
• Assist with other clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice.
• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and / or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes;

helping them to position themselves for the examination and / or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and / or recording medical history; taking vital signs;

confirming purpose of visit or treatment.

• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises;
• disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms;

removing sutures; changing dressings.

• Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries and tests. Precert and obtain test results.
• Handle phone calls and messages for prescriptions, notes, forms, etc.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance;

calling for repairs in collaboration with the Office Manager.

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
• Maintains knowledge in area of medical terminology.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, physicians, and others.
• Ensure ongoing commitment of excellent customer service and supports the customer service plan.
• Practice and adhere to Stamford Health’s Code of Conduct philosophy, SHMG’s Standards for Service Excellence and organizational values of : Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Accountability.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school / program OR Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology with National Medical Assistant Certification
• Two years job experience preferred.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English proficiency required
• Demonstrate willingness to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility due to unexpected changes in workload.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.
30+ days ago