Title: Medical Assistant Locations: Stamford, CT Hours: Full-Time; 40hrs/wk or Part time 24hrs/wk Compensation: $25/hr Start Date: 11/2 Stamford (Temp to perm OR perm): 40 hours OR 24 hours per week We are looking primarily for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am -5pm with the expectation of one evening a week (10am -7pm) or Monday – Friday 8am-5pm for FT One Saturday per month 8am-12pm MUST have diploma and externship from an accredited program 90 days once hired permanently to become nationally certified Once Certified & Perm: will receive $1 extra an hour for 50 vaccine injections and $2 extra an hour for 100 injections. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • 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 summarizing 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. Effectively works as a member of the health care team assisting other team members as needed, or requested. Appropriately 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. • Setup and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at 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 focuses on the needs of the department and/or the business in conjunction with the full mission of the Agency. • Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.). QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills and Education • 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 demons