Stamford Health is looking for a Medical Assistant **** to join the Emergency Department this position is part-time, night shift (rotating weekends and holidays).
The Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
- Assist with other clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the department.
- Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person.
- Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room in the department.
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; running point of care test; disposing of contaminated supplies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays and performing electrocardiograms.
- Performs point-of-care testing using waived platform(s) for test(s) ordered by provider.
- Maintain clinical flow in assigned areas of the department.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs in collaboration with the Office Manager.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and comply with legal regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
- Serves and protects the organization by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
- Maintains knowledge in area of medical terminology.
- Maintain open lines of communication with staff, physicians, and others.
- Ensure ongoing commitment of excellent customer service and supports the customer service plan.
- Practice and adhere to Stamford Health’s “Code of Conduct” philosophy, SH Service Standards 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.
Required Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program.
Two years job experience preferred.
Demonstrate basic computer skills.
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.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English proficiency required
Required Experience