Medical Assistant, BCC, Per Diem

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Monday–Friday outpatient practice. The role involves greeting patients, taking vitals, assisting clinicians during exams, and handling administrative tasks to optimize the patient experience.

Flexibility to work 4 shifts per week and maintain clinical flow is essential. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, MA certification, BLS/Heart Saver, basic MS Office skills, and strong communication and customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• National certification preferred.
• Heart Saver or BLS certification required.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel).
• Strong phone and customer service skills are essential.
• Clear verbal and written English communication is required.
• Team player with flexibility to adapt to workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under supervision.
• Assist with clinical and clerical duties to optimize patient experience.
• Greet patients and handle inquiries by phone or in person.
• Prepare patients for visits and assist with exams and procedures.
• Record medical history, vital signs, and visit purpose.
• Support care delivery by assisting providers during exams and basic lab tasks.
• Complete patient records and schedule procedures, precerts, and tests.
• Handle prescriptions, notes, forms, and miscellaneous communications.
• Maintain clinical flow across the practice.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program

National Certification

Heart Saver OR BLS Certification

MS Office, Word, Excel

Strong phone/customer service skills

Effective communication (verbal & written)

Team-oriented, flexible

Job description

Job Description

This is a Monday-Friday position, can be 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm. Requires 4 shifts per week.

This is a Monday-Friday position, can be 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm. Requires 4 shifts per week.

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.
• Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.

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.

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.