Medical Assistant/Receptionist - Float Pool $5k Sign on

The Float Pool is designed to support both Stamford Health specialties and Primary Care offices throughout our organization. Our Float Pool team is made up of independent, motivated, and self-driven professionals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment. Team members are adaptable, embrace change, and take pride in supporting variety of Specialty and Primary Care offices. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with shifts from either 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm. Float Pool team may be assigned to locations in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Stamford, New Canaan, Riverside, and Greenwich. 

If you join the Stamford Health Float Pool, you will receive valuable skills training while gaining experience in a variety of Specialty and Primary Care practices. Many employees enjoy the variety that comes with working in different offices each day. Others appreciate the opportunity to explore different specialties, Primary Care, offices, locations, and hospital-based settings to discover the environment that best fits their interests and career goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy learning new skills, and value variety in your workday, the Stamford Health Float Pool may be an excellent opportunity for you!

As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: 
•    Competitive salary 
•    Sign on bonuses for designated positions 
•    Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one 
•    Wellness programs 
•    Paid Time Off accruals 
•    Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan 
•    Tuition reimbursement 
•    Free on-site parking and train station shuttle 
•    Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center 

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.
• Heart Saver OR BLS Certification required

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.