Stamford Health

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Job Description The Float Medical Assistant/Receptionist. Candidates must be able to float/work scheduled shift in all medical office locations in Stamford, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Wilton and Norwalk. Specialties include Primary Care, Surgery and Multi-Specialties. The Hybrid Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician/mid-level provider and will also provide the full scope of reception and administrative services to the practice. Major Accountabilities / Critical Responsibilities • Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician and/or physician assistant. • 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. • Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. • Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests. Precert and obtain test results. 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. • Demonstrate basic computer skills ( MS Office, Word, Excel) • Demonstrates strong phone/customer service 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.