Medical Assistant & Front Desk - Weekday, Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Sign-on bonus

Career growth opportunities

Team environment focused on patient‑or

Job summary

Stamford Health seeks a Medical Assistant to join our Float Pool supporting Specialty and Primary Care offices. The role includes checking in patients, preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and assisting providers in a dynamic, team-driven environment.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, with shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm. Certification from an accredited MA program is required, and a $5,000 Sign on Bonus is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• National Certification preferred.
• Heart Saver or BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the physician, PA, or nurse.
• Assist with clinical and clerical duties to optimize patient experience.
• Greet patients in person or by phone and address inquiries.
• Prepare patients for visits and assist with examinations.
• Record medical history and vital signs; verify patient information.
• Support care delivery by assisting providers, handling specimens, and basic lab tasks.
• Schedule procedures, precertify, and obtain test results.
• Handle calls and messages for prescriptions and forms.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

MS Office

Excel

Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

National Certification

Heart Saver OR BLS Certification

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Stamford Health seeks a Medical Assistant to join our Float Pool supporting Specialty and Primary Care offices. The role includes checking in patients, preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and assisting providers in a dynamic, team-driven environment.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, with shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm. Certification from an accredited MA program is required, and a $5,000 Sign on Bonus is available.