Optimus Health Care, Inc.
Location
Stamford, Connecticut
The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient-centered medical home care team, responsible for ensuring complete and timely patient flow by working with providers, nurses, and front office staff. Key duties include administering health questionnaires, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, managing EMR updates, and assisting with administrative and community resource exploration tasks.
Candidates must possess a professional, positive attitude, strong customer service principles, and excellent interpersonal skills, along with trustworthiness and high ethical standards. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program (or CNA/PCT program) and current CPR certification, with clinical experience and EMR familiarity being preferred.
Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care!
Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.
Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.
We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Medical Assistant to join our team in Stamford, CT
The Medical Assistant is a member of the patient centered medical home (PCMH) care team responsible for working with providers, nurses, and other front office staff to ensure the complete and timely patient flow process. This individual exhibits sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population and must maintain strict confidentiality. The Medical Assistant administers health questionnaire to patients; Act as a chaperone by accompanying the clinician in the exam room for any intimate exam; Update patient information in Epic (EMR system); Manage in-basket messages; Takes patient history & vital signs; Prepares patients for exam & treatment; Prepares exam rooms w/ necessary equipment & supplies; Assists with scheduling of tests & treatments; Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines, and confidentiality and privacy policies; Maintain competency in the use of clinical equipment and procedure; Connect language interpretation service for the clinician when needed; Assists with administrative tasks as needed; Explores community resources available to meet the patient’s needs; Maintain ongoing networking efforts w/community providers in the area; Perform other related duties as needed.
Professional positive attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.
Education: Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program and/or CNA or PCT program
Experience in a clinical setting, preferred Familiarity working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) helpful.
Bilingual: Spanish-English or English/Creole helpful ; Demonstrate the ability to effectively interpret medical terminology
Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or in process of acquiring Certification, a plus. CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually
Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.
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