Hi! We are currently looking for a Medical Assistant to join our outpatient team in Norwalk, CT!

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Department: Primary Care

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)

Excellent Benefits Package and a Great Work Life Balance! No Weekends, No Holidays!

Description:

We are seeking a highly personable and skilled medical assistant to assist us at our primary care facility. In this role, your duties include updating medical records and supporting patients and their families. You may also be required to assist Internal Medicine healthcare professionals during examinations.

Responsibilities:

• Creating a welcoming and positive environment at the primary care office.
• Obtaining patient information and updating health records.
• Scheduling follow-up appointments, procedures, and tests.
• Recording patients' vitals.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the facility.
• Explaining tests and procedures to patients and their families in a reassuring way.
• Assisting patients and their families to locate the facility's consultation offices and examination rooms.
• Stocking and sterilizing examination rooms between patients.
• Assisting healthcare professionals to examine and treat distressed young patients.
• Performing other administrative duties related to the facility on request.

Qualifications:

• Nationally certified, either RMA or CCMA or year of experience preferred.
• Accredited associate's degree in applied science in medical assisting, or similar.
• Experience with measuring and recording patients' vital health statistics.
• Ability to monitor and efficiently communicate information about a patient's condition.
• Knowledge of standard healthcare practices and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in EMR Systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to support and reassure patients and their families.
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions given by healthcare professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person