Jobs in Milford

Our client, a leading outpatient pediatric practice in Fairfield County, is seeking a dedicated and certified Medical Assistant (MA) to join its team. We are looking for a professional who demonstrates excellent patient and family-centered care, functions as a strong team player, and possesses a robust work ethic. The Medical Assistant is primarily responsible for providing safe, evidence-based care to patients from infancy through young adulthood, in addition to other essential duties.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant's responsibilities focus on providing direct clinical support and ensuring the efficient flow of patient care:

• Provide safe, evidence-based care to patients ranging from infancy through young adulthood.
• Prepare examination rooms, ensuring they are stocked, clean, and organized for patient visits.
• Accurately obtain and record patient vital signs, growth measurements, and chief complaints in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Administer injections and immunizations as directed by the clinical staff and according to facility protocols.
• Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations, procedures, and in-office testing.
• Collect and process lab specimens for testing.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and assist with administrative tasks as assigned.
• Adhere strictly to all clinic policies, safety standards, and patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Perform other duties as required or assigned to support the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent required.
• Certification: Must be a Certified Medical Assistant with a current certification in good standing in the State of Connecticut.
• Experience: Previous Medical Assistant experience is required, with a preference for experience in pediatrics.
• Attributes: Demonstrated ability to provide excellent patient and family-centered care, strong team collaboration skills, and a solid work ethic.

Company Overview

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Director is responsible for the 24-hour operational management of designated unit(s) and serves as the direct link between YNHH executive leadership, YNHCH executive leadership and the managers and staff on the patient care teams. Achieves superior clinical quality and financial outcomes and attains performance management goals for Patient Services with a focused effort on patient, clinician and staff engagement and satisfaction. Responds to market and environmental forces, which have a significant impact on the delivery of acute care services. Develops an effective response to these forces in all clinical areas. Collaborates with others to achieve the Hospital's strategic mission and objectives

To ensure we are prepared to support our increasingly complex pediatric patient care needs, we are restructuring our leadership with three Director nursing leadership roles. These roles will lead an engaged team of caregivers in the delivery of accessible high quality care delivery.

• Director of Nursing – Pediatric Intensive Care Units
• Lead at the highest level of pediatric critical care. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across the Children’s Intensive Care continuum, including the PICU, PCICU, Neonatal ICUs at YSC (Units 10 & 11), and the Bridgeport Campus NNICU. You’ll partner closely with physician and executive leaders to advance clinical excellence, mentor high-performing nursing leaders, and shape the future of care for the most medically complex children and families. This is a role for a leader who thrives in high-acuity environments and sees systems, not silos.

• Director of Nursing – Pediatric Inpatient Units
• The Director of Nursing for Pediatric Inpatient Units provides leadership across diverse and highly specialized services, including Hematology/Oncology & BMT, Medical/Cardiology, Surgery and Solid Organ Transplant, Neurosciences/Epilepsy, Short Stay, and the Bridgeport Campus inpatient unit. You’ll drive quality, innovation, and team development while ensuring compassionate, family-centered care remains at the core of everything we do. Ideal for a leader energized by complexity, growth, and meaningful clinical impact.

• Director of Nursing – Pediatric Emergency, Behavioral Health & Procedural Services
• As Director of Nursing, you’ll lead nursing practice across the Children’s Emergency Department, Critical Care Transport Services, inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Health, and Pediatric Procedural Services—including the Children’s OR, PACU, Interventional Radiology, and Sedation Services. You’ll shape care delivery in fast-paced, high-visibility settings while building resilient teams and advancing patient-centered, trauma-informed care. Perfect for a bold leader who’s calm under pressure and driven to improve systems where moments matter most.

Responsibilities

• Overall: Through exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment, develops a team of highly skilled managers and clinical and non-clinical staff who work together to achieve Patient Services goals.
• Unit & Hospital Specialty Objectives: Works directly with the Patient Services Managers to assure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient centered care.
• Fiscal Management: Develops and manages a department budget to ensure the delivery of cost-effective, safe, quality care.
• Human Resource Management: Provides leadership to patient services management and staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction and engagement recognition, and career development.
• Organizational Leadership: Leads department-centered interdisciplinary initiatives and Cost and Value initiatives.
• Outcomes Management: Achieves customer service/satisfaction goals and provides leadership in establishing new expectations and resolving any negative trends achieving top performance.
• Patient & Family Satisfaction: Ensures that departmental staff is held accountable for achieving patient satisfaction and high reliability goals.
• Summary: Directors of Nursing have the authority to execute the vision, objectives and strategies consistent with the Hospital-s mission and policy. They determine how resources are deployed within their areas of responsibility, and they determine the need for additional resources where indicated.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Master's degree required in Nursing or a related field (Ex MBA, MHA, MBOE). Doctoral degree strongly preferred, either DNP or PhD.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated successful leadership/management experience in an acute care setting managing complex services. Academic medical center experience preferred.

LICENSURE

Connecticut State RN licensure and/or eligibility for Connecticut State licensure required. Nursing leadership certification strongly preferred- CENP (Certified Executive in Nursing Practice) or NE-BC (Nurse Executive-Board Certified) Certification in area of specialty preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Exceptional customer relations skills; ability to build relationships in a complex environment.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch. Frequently requires pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting and working in awkward positions. Able to help lift objects and patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. Moderate stress from coordinating and supervising unit staff. May be exposed to infectious diseases/blood/body fluids. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care.

Additional Information

Must have a proven record of nursing leadership, including execution of positive outcomes, and ability to lead initiatives. Experience leading multiple service areas needed.

Clean Harbors in Seymour CT  is seeking a Class A- CDL Driver (Hazmat)  to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs.  This role is responsible for performing driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

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• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth 
  
• Recruiting Pay range $26-31/hr
  
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
  
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
  
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

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• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
  
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed (team atmosphere where everyone helps)
  
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks
  
• Loading and unloading of trucks
  
• Manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs
  
• Proper placarding of vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations
  
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports
  
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
  
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
  
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
  
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
  
• By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

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• Valid Class A CDL 
  
• Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
  
• Ability to use various mobile devices
  
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
  
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
  
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
  

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• Commercial driver experience 
  
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement 
  
• Previous Hazmat experience 
  
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
  
• Previous manual labor experience
  

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• • STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
  • STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

LICENSURE

Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

Experienced OR RN's

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works Under The Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (Rn) Assesses, Plans, Implements, Evaluates And Supervises Individual Patient Care On A Nursing Unit/Department According To Unit Policies And Procedures. Provides Supervision Of Non-Rn Personnel On The Assigned Unit. When Assuming The Charge Role, Delegates And Supervises Unit Activities. May Be Requires To Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution Of Staff And Patients. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Requested In Order To Maintain A High Level Of Service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
• Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program
• Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator

EDUCATION

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.

EXPERIENCE

N/A

LICENSURE

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS Required

Med/Surg RN experience required.

• Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
• Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program
• Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator

• Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
• Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program
• Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator

• Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
• Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program
• Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator