Medical Assistant, BCC, Per Diem

This is a Monday-Friday position with flexible hours: 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm. Requires 4 shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in an outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
• Assist with clinical and clerical duties to optimize the patient experience.
• Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answer or refer inquiries.
• Prepare patients for visits by directing or accompanying them to the examining room; provide gowns and drapes; assist with positioning for examinations or treatments; arrange instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients; review and record medical history; take vital signs; confirm the purpose of the visit or treatment.
• Support patient care delivery by assisting providers during examinations; prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic on-site laboratory tests; dispose of contaminated supplies; sterilize instruments; draw blood; prepare patients for X-rays; take electrocardiograms; remove sutures; change dressings.
• Complete records by documenting patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries, and tests; precertify and obtain test results.
• Handle phone calls and messages for prescriptions, notes, and forms.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow across all areas of the practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school/program required.
• National Certification preferred.
• Heart Saver or BLS Certification required.
• Two years of job experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel).
• Strong phone and customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes in workload.

About the role

At Stamford Health, we believe every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person-centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the well-being of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, this role fosters a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.