Medical Assistant

Optimus Health Care; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health & welfare benefit options

Competitive Compensation and bonus

Fun, fast-paced working environment

Job summary

Optimus Health Care in Stamford, CT is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support our patient-centered medical home team. The successful candidate will assist in patient flow, perform vital procedures, and connect patients with community resources.

Ideal candidates possess a strong professional attitude, bilingual skills in Spanish or Creole, and are certified or in the process of certification as Medical Assistants. We offer a fun, fast-paced outpatient setting with competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for the role.
• Experience in a clinical setting is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish-English or English/Creole is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer health questionnaires to patients.
• Update patient information in Epic EMR system.
• Maintain ongoing networking efforts with community providers.

Skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Customer service understanding

Bilingual in Spanish-English or English/Creole

Education

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County—is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team at our Stamford, CT location.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is a member of the patient centered medical home (PCMH) care team responsible for working with providers, nurses, and other front office staff to ensure the complete and timely patient flow process. This individual exhibits sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population and must maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer health questionnaires to patients
• Act as a chaperone by accompanying the clinician in the exam room for any intimate exam
• Update patient information in Epic (EMR system)
• Manage in-basket messages
• Takes patient history and vital signs
• Prepares patients for exam and treatment
• Prepares exam rooms with necessary equipment and supplies
• Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments
• Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines, and confidentiality and privacy policies
• Maintain competency in the use of clinical equipment and procedures
• Connect language interpretation service for the clinician when needed
• Assists with administrative tasks as needed
• Explores community resources available to meet the patient’s needs
• Maintain ongoing networking efforts with community providers in the area
• Perform other related duties as needed

Qualifications

• Professional positive attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.
• Education: Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Experience: Experience in a clinical setting. Familiarity working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) helpful.
• Language Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English or English/Creole helpful; Demonstrate the ability to effectively interpret medical terminology.
• Licensure / Certification: Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or in process of acquiring certification, a plus. CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.

Benefits

• Fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• 100% Outpatient Setting
• Excellent health & welfare benefit options
• Competitive Compensation and bonus
• Optimus and its caring, multi-lingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.