Medical Assistant-Stamford

Job Description Summary

Full Time Opportunity, Monday-Friday with one Saturday per month, Compensation at $21 per hour plus healthcare benefits.

Eligible for a one-time bonus of $500, if certified (AAMA or NHA) or a registered (AMT) Medical Assistant within 90 days of hire date. Also eligible to receive a one-time bonus of $500 at 9 months of employment. OR, if Certified/Registered prior to hire, eligible for a one-time $1,000 sign-on bonus.

• Apply evidence based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups, performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seen.
• In collaboration with the primary care nurse and provider, "e-huddles" utilizing the Planned Care Dashboard (an electronic tool that summarizes all care that is due for a patient at the time of their visit) to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits.
• Prepares patients to be seen by provider in the telehealth environment including guiding patients on the use of video telehealth technology.
• Manages virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom technology including set up of virtual exam rooms, admitting patients, and pre-visit preparation.
• Supports clinical teams in the collection of paperwork, request of records, scheduling of follow up visits, and other administrative support tasks for clinical teams.
• Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate telehealth patient flow.
• Prepares patients to be seen by provider, using established criteria as appropriately determined by the nature of the visit (i.e., sick, PE, WCC, etc.).
• Accurately documents chief complaint and results from evidence based screening tests.
• Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.
• Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision test.
• Prioritizes work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time; collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow; works as a member of the health care team, assists other team members as needed, or upon request; schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance to provider orders in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment; oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
• Sets up and stocks exam rooms and cleans rooms at the end of each day worked.
• Adheres to all infection control standards, follows universal precautions and safety policies and procedures of the Agency; maintains yearly CPR certification as required for all clinical employees.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills to external and internal customers at all times with a focus on quality of care and teamwork that supports the needs of the department and/or the business in conjunction with the Agency’s mission.
• Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.).

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school.
• Medical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA) / registration (AMT).
• EKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity with medical testing procedures.
• Sound organizational skills and accuracy at all levels of job.
• Prior demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be team focused and demonstrate leadership qualities.
• CHC requires as a condition of employment current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification. The only acceptable alternative is current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.

Preferred

Skills:

• Bilingual.
• Expert knowledge of the electronic health record.

Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• CPR Certified.

• Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks, moderate physical activity including standing, walking and lifting.
• Potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and/or bio‑hazardous material.

• Communicates clinical/client information to…