Medical Assistant - Cardiology Stamford

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits from Day One

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant for our Cardiology practice in Stamford, CT. The role supports clinical and clerical duties under physician supervision and ensures a smooth patient experience during visits. A valid MA certification is required.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with flexibility to cover nearby towns. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, and comprehensive benefits begin Day One.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program required.
• Heart Saver or BLS certification required.
• Two years of job experience preferred.
• National Certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office, Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient cardiology practice under supervision of physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
• 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 examinations.
• Record medical history, vitals, and visit purpose.
• Support care delivery: draw blood, prepare specimens, sterilize instruments, perform basic lab tests, and assist with x-rays or ECGs.
• Schedule procedures, precertification, and test results; manage referrals.
• Handle prescriptions, documents, and insurance forms.
• Maintain smooth clinical flow across the practice.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Vital signs

Phone etiquette

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

National Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

We have an opening for a passionate Medical Assistant in our Cardiology practice!

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus available

Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program is required and will not consider applications without it.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm in Stamford, CT with flexibility to cover Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, and Greenwich.

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

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)

Minimum Salary

21.30

Maximum Salary

26.55