We have an opening for a passionate Medical Assistant in our Urology practice in Stamford! $5,000 Sign-on Bonus available Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program is required and will not consider applications without it. Schedule: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week. Why You’ll Love Working Here: • Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no nights, no weekends!) • Comprehensive Benefits Effective Day One of Employment: 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 If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in healthcare, apply today and join a team that cares for you as much as you care for patients! 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 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. • Handle phone calls and messages for prescriptions, notes, forms, etc. • Complete disability and insurance forms. • Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice. QUALIFICATIONS/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 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.