Medical Assistant - Full Time - Primary Care Shelton

Planetree • Shelton, CT

275d

About The Position

The main function of this position is to fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned. This includes organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and accompanying patients to exam rooms. The role involves documenting patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting patients as necessary. Additionally, the position requires performing patient screening, which includes documenting patient history, performing medication reconciliation, and obtaining vitals. The individual will assist the doctor with physical exams and office procedures as necessary. Administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing patient medical records, referrals, and prior authorizations are also part of the responsibilities. The role requires maintaining inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, including ordering and restocking when necessary. The individual will need to obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, and the individual is required to float to other GFP offices/locations based on business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a surgical office strongly preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience with electronic medical records required

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of recognized Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant diploma program preferred

Responsibilities

• Organizing patient flow
• Preparing exam rooms
• Accompanying patients to exam rooms
• Documenting patient history and charting
• Collecting specimens
• Relaying instructions to patients
• Assisting patients as necessary
• Performing patient screening
• Documenting patient history and performing medication reconciliation
• Obtaining vitals
• Assisting doctor with physical exams and office procedures
• Answering phones and scheduling appointments
• Managing and updating patient medical records
• Managing referrals and prior authorizations
• Maintaining inventory of clinical equipment and supplies
• Ordering and restocking supplies
• Obtaining prior authorizations and booking surgeries
• Floating to other GFP offices/locations as needed

Benefits

• 6 Federal Holidays Off
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403b Retirement Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED