Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Work Location: Stamford, CT

Job Description:

Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation's top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs. As an MA in this role, you will be primarily responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, outpatient oncology setting. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include performing patient check-ins, taking vital signs, assisting with medication reviews, managing medical records, and following up on lab results. You will also be involved in administrative tasks, including managing new consult packages. This position is highly outpatient-focused, offering you the chance to work closely with patients in an essential care environment.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Room patients and prepare them for exams

• Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, height)

• Perform health assessments and medication reviews

• Manage medical records and maintain new consult packages

• Follow up on lab results and alert providers of any concerns

• Handle a mix of clinical and administrative duties (75% clinical, 25% administrative)

• Work closely with the oncology team to deliver exceptional patient care

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient flow

• Assist with insurance verifications and pre-authorizations as needed

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred)

• Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or similar) preferred

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures

• Experience using EMR systems (MediTech, eCW)

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Compassionate and patient-focused

Schedule/ Shift:

• Monday to Friday - 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.