Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT has an opportunity for a Temporary Medical Assistant for our Geriatric Assessment Center in Greenwich and Wilton.
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.