Medical Assistant - Urology Stamford

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant for the Urology practice in Stamford. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available and certification/diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required to apply.

The role supports clinical and clerical duties, greets patients, and assists with examinations and basic lab work. High school diploma and BLS/Heart Saver certification are required; national certification is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
• Assist with clinical and clerical duties to optimize patient experience within the practice.
• Greet and assist patients in person or by phone.
• Prepare patients for visits: direct to exam room, provide gowns, and assist positioning.
• Record patient information: medical history, vital signs, and purpose of visit.
• Support care delivery: assist during examinations, prepare specimens, perform basic lab tests, sterilize instruments, draw blood, and assist with imaging.
• Complete records of examinations, treatments, and test results.
• Schedule procedures, precerts, and obtain test results.
• Handle prescriptions, notes, and forms communication.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow across the practice.

Skills

Phone and customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

MS Office/Excel basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification/diploma

National Certification (preferred)

Heart Saver or BLS certification

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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

$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 40 hours per week.

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.