Medical Assistant - Urogyn & Reconstructive Surgery Stamford/Norwalk
Stamford Health
- Location
- Onsite (Stamford, CT)
- Compensation
- $21 - $26/hr
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Stamford Health seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in its Urogyn & Reconstructive Surgery practice. The role involves assisting physicians with examinations, managing patient records, and handling clerical duties in an outpatient setting.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings plan
Full job details
We have an opening for a passionate Medical Assistant in our Urogyn & Reconstructive Surgery practice!
Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program is required and will not consider applications without it.
Schedule: Will rotate between Norwalk and Stamford. Mon: 8am-430pm, Tues: 1pm-430pm, Wed: 8am-430pm, Thurs: 8:30am-12pm, Friday: 8am-3pm (30 hours per week)
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
• Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no nights, no weekends!)
• Comprehensive Benefits Effective Day One of Employment: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
• Career Growth Opportunities within a leading healthcare system
• Supportive Team Environment focused on collaboration and patient care
If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in healthcare, apply today and join a team that cares for you as much as you care for patients!
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 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.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program required.
- National Certification preferred.
- Heart Saver OR BLS Certification required
Two years job experience is preferred.
Minimum Salary
21.30
Maximum Salary
26.55