Medical Assistant-Float- Stamford

Optimus Health Care; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health & welfare benefit options

Competitive compensation and bonus

Fun, fast-paced working environment

Job summary

A community health provider in Stamford, CT, is searching for a Full Time Medical Assistant Float to join their team. This role involves working with various healthcare professionals to ensure smooth patient flow and provide excellent patient care. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program and have experience in a clinical setting. Bilingual skills in Spanish or English/Creole are a plus. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants is a plus.
• CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually; AAMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient flow process with providers and nurses.
• Administer health questionnaires and take patient history & vital signs.
• Prepare patients for exam & treatment and schedule tests as needed.
• Coordinate interpretation services and connect with community resources as needed.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish-English or English/Creole

Interpersonal skills

Customer service principles

Education

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program and/or CNA or PCT program

CNA or PCT program

CPR certification

AAMA certification or in process

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care! Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner. We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Medical Assistant Float to join our team in Stamford, CT. This role will work in our Stamford clinics. The Medical Assistant participates in an evening and a Saturday rotation.

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. The Medical Assistant administers health questionnaire 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 & vital signs; prepares patients for exam & treatment; prepares exam rooms with necessary equipment & supplies; assists with scheduling of tests & treatments; adheres to infection control and safety guidelines, and confidentiality and privacy policies; maintain competency in the use of clinical equipment and procedure; 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.

Job Qualification/Requirements

• 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 and/or CNA or PCT program
• Experience: Experience in a clinical setting, preferred 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.

Working For Optimus

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus’ Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding, and supportive—help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

• OHC provides a 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.

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