Medical Assistant - New Canaan Primary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant for our New Canaan Primary Care practice. Certification or Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required and will be verified.

This role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends. You will support clinical and clerical duties, greet patients, prepare exam rooms, perform basic lab tasks, and help maintain a smooth clinical flow in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

MS Office

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification/diploma

National Certification preferred

BLS/Heart Saver Certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We have an opening for a passionate Medical Assistant in our New Canaan Primary Care 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, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:15-5pm, Tuesday 8:15-4:30pm, Friday 8:15-4pm.

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)
• 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.