The Float Medical Assistant/Receptionist. Candidates must be able to float/work scheduled shift in all medical office locations in Stamford, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Wilton and Norwalk. Specialties include Primary Care, Surgery and Multi-Specialties. The Hybrid Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician/mid-level provider and will also provide the full scope of reception and administrative services to the practice.
- Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician and/or physician assistant.
- Assist with other 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.
- 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.