Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician (Darien) – Vascular Care CT – Darien, CT

Overview:

This role is generally responsible for providing administrative and clinical support in a vascular medical office. The Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the clinical and patient care aspects of his/her duties and will always act within scope of practice under the authority of attending surgeon and nursing staff.

Vascular Care CT requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless provided with a medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities:

• Assist as needed with patient care, including:
  • Provide compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits
  • Set-up room for patient procedures and ensure sterile environment
  • Follow accreditation guidelines and document as needed
  • Records patients’ vital signs and maintains provider’s notes
  • Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete
  • Assist provider during office visits and procedures
• Assists as needed with daily operations of the clinic and office-based lab, including
  • Assisting with scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments
  • Maintaining patient medical information, including medical history and health insurance
  • Maintains orders and stocks supplies
  • Managing office telephone, including answering calls and provide 24-hour call backs to patients as needed
  • Cleaning and sterilization of equipment
  • Proper disposal of medical waste in accordance with facility guidelines
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians and other clinical staff as needed
• Provide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hours
• Maintains HIPAA guidelines
• Maintain compliance databases
• Complete ad hoc projects as requested

Requirements:

• BLS certification
• Proficiency in administrative tasks
• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgical
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
• Basic understanding of clinical tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail