<p>Stamford Health has an opening for a full-time Medical Assistant in Stamford. The Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, APP, or physician. The Medical Assistant will work Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm at the Tully Center in Stamford.</p> <p>Stamford Health is a well-established, award winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT.</p> <p>As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary </li><li>Sign on bonuses for designated positions </li><li>Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one </li><li>Wellness programs </li><li>Paid Time Off accruals </li><li>Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Free on-site parking and train station shuttle </li><li>Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center </li><li>Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse. </li><li>Assist with clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice. </li><li>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. </li><li>Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. </li><li>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. </li><li>High School Diploma or equivalent required. </li><li>Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program OR Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology with National Medical Assistant Certification required. </li><li>Heart Saver certification or BLS certification. </li></ul>