Medical Assistant

Career opportunities at VillageMD and our operating companies

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

And now we’re proud to say we’re part of the VillageMD family.

VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients’ homes and online appointments.

Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.

Why become a Villager?

When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.

We’re reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what’s best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site VillageMD.com.

Job Description

Westmed Medical Group is recruiting for a full-time Medical Assistant for the Urgent Care team located in Greenwich CT. The Medical Assistant works as part of a health care team by assisting the physician in providing high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner. The Medical Assistant will also provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients.

Site Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

OFFICE VISITS:

• Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into exam room
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height, as needed
• Assist patient and physician throughout the visit
• Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately
• Maintains clean patient exam rooms
• Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and dispose of contaminated supplies, as needed
• Communicates delays effectively when necessary
• Manage time efficiently for the practice to maintain patient flow

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones
• Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels
• Keep relevant knowledge up-to-date and apply to everyday practice
• Effectively communicates with all team members to support a cohesive work environment

CHARTING:

• Enters patient information into the computer accurately
• Manages the physician’s desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant certificate or completion of a MA program required
• Medical office experience preferred
• Must be able to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Phlebotomy certification and experience is a plus
• Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills​, EMR experience preferred

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Surgery
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Work Location: In person