Clinic Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient physician practice. The schedule is Monday–Friday with two shift options (8:00–4:00 or 9:00–5:00) and four shifts within a six-week period.

The role provides patient care under supervision, performs basic clerical duties, greets patients, prepares examination rooms, takes vitals, assists with exams and basic lab tasks, schedules procedures, handles calls, and helps maintain smooth clinical flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Heart Saver or BLS certification required.
• Two years job experience preferred.
• Demonstrates strong phone/customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Demonstrates willingness to work in a team and adapt to workload changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
• Assist with clinical and clerical duties to optimize patient experience within the practice.
• Greet patients in person or by phone and handle inquiries or referrals.
• Prepare patients for visits: direct to exam room, provide gowns, assist positioning.
• Record patient information, medical history, vitals, and visit purpose.
• Support care delivery: assist with examinations, prepare lab specimens, perform basic tests, sterilize instruments, draw blood, assist with x-rays, ECGs, dressings.
• Complete records: document examinations, treatments, and test results.
• Schedule procedures, precertify, and obtain test results.
• Handle calls and messages for prescriptions, forms, etc.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow across the practice.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

MS Office

Education

Certification or Diploma from Medical Assistant program

Heart Saver / BLS Certification

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Stamford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient physician practice. The schedule is Monday–Friday with two shift options (8:00–4:00 or 9:00–5:00) and four shifts within a six-week period.

The role provides patient care under supervision, performs basic clerical duties, greets patients, prepares examination rooms, takes vitals, assists with exams and basic lab tasks, schedules procedures, handles calls, and helps maintain smooth clinical flow.