Medical Assistant/Phleb - Float - Full Time

Griffin Hospital•Derby, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffin Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant/Phleb to provide patient care and administrative support. The role includes organizing patient flow, preparing examination rooms, escorting patients, documenting patient histories, collecting specimens, communicating instructions, and assisting patients. The Medical Assistant/Phleb performs screenings, medication reconciliation, and vital-sign collection, and assists physicians with examinations and office procedures. Administrative work includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, handling referrals and prior authorizations, and booking surgeries as needed. The position also includes maintaining clinical equipment and supply inventory. The employee must float to other Griffin Faculty Physicians (GFP) offices or locations based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience with electronic medical records is required.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a recognized Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant diploma program is preferred.
Experience working in a surgical office is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize patient flow, prepare examination rooms, and accompany patients to exam rooms.
Document patient history and chart information, collect specimens, relay instructions, and assist patients as needed.
Perform patient screening, document patient history, reconcile medications, and obtain vital signs.
Assist the doctor with physical examinations and office procedures as needed.
Assist the office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties.
Manage and update patient medical records, referrals, and prior authorizations.
Maintain clinical equipment and supply inventory, including ordering and restocking when necessary.
Obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.
Float to other GFP offices or locations based on business need.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.