Medical Assistant - Full Time - Primary Care

Griffin Health Services•Shelton, CT

About The Position

The Medical Assistant fulfills assigned patient-care responsibilities, including organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and accompanying patients to exam rooms. The role documents patient histories, charts information, collects specimens, relays instructions, and assists patients as needed. It includes screening patients, reconciling medications, obtaining vital signs, and assisting the doctor with physical exams and office procedures. The Medical Assistant also supports administrative operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments, managing and updating medical records, handling referrals and prior authorizations, and booking surgeries as needed. The position maintains clinical equipment and supply inventory, including ordering and restocking. Additional responsibilities may be assigned. Floating to other Griffin Faculty Physicians offices is required based on business needs, including locations in Naugatuck, Southbury, Oxford, Shelton, Derby, Ansonia, and Hamden.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to multitask.
Experience with electronic medical records.
Ability and willingness to float to all offices for cross coverage.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant diploma program.

Responsibilities

Organize patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and accompany patients to exam rooms.
Document patient history and chart information; collect specimens and relay instructions to patients.
Screen patients, document their history, reconcile medications, and obtain vital signs.
Assist the doctor with physical exams and office procedures.
Answer phones, schedule appointments, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
Manage and update patient medical records.
Manage referrals and obtain prior authorizations.
Book surgeries as needed.
Maintain clinical equipment and supply inventory, including ordering and restocking.
Float to other Griffin Faculty Physicians offices based on business needs.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.