Medical Assistant

Job Description:

Darien, CT-based medical office looking to hire a Temporary Medical Assistant.

Position: Temp Medical Assistant
Schedule: 8:30 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday
3-6 months potential to go perm.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant will assist in delivering care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.

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 other clinical and clerical duties to optimize 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.
  
• Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders.
  
• 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.
  
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
  
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs in collaboration with the Office Manager.
  
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
  
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
  
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
  
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
  
• Maintains knowledge of medical terminology.
  
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, physicians, and others.
  
• Ensure ongoing commitment to excellent customer service and support the customer service plan.
  
• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy, Standards for Service Excellence, and organizational values of Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Respect, and Accountability.
  
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
  
• Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
• Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program OR Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology with National Medical Assistant Certification
  
• National Certification required.
  
• Two years of job experience preferred.
  
• Demonstrate basic computer 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.
  
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team player.
  
• Strong organizational skills.
  
• Superior customer service skills.
  
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

• Regular exposure to blood / bodily fluids, chemicals, and equipment used in the treatment of patients.