Medical Assistant - Primary Care Greenwich

Join Stamford Health as a Medical Assistant in our Greenwich Primary Care practice. Certification or Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant school/program is required.

About the role

• 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 ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice.
• Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them position themselves for examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Support 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.
• Complete records by recording 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, forms, etc.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.

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 of job experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel).
• Strong phone/customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; English proficiency required.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility due to unexpected changes in workload.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits effective day one of employment, including 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.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no nights, no weekends).