Medical Assistant - Full Time - Primary Care

Griffin Hospital•Shelton, CT

13h

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 to patients, and assists patients as needed. It includes screening patients by documenting history, reconciling medications, and obtaining vital signs, as well as assisting doctors with physical exams and office procedures. The Medical Assistant also assists the office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties. The position manages and updates patient medical records, handles referrals and prior authorizations, maintains clinical equipment and supply inventory, and orders and restocks supplies when necessary. The role obtains prior authorizations and books surgeries as needed, performs additional responsibilities as needed, and floats to other Griffin Family Practice offices based on business needs. Office locations include 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 is required.
Must 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 histories and chart information.
Collect specimens and relay instructions to patients.
Assist patients as needed.
Screen patients by documenting medical history, performing medication reconciliation, and obtaining vital signs.
Assist doctors with physical exams and office procedures.
Assist the office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties as needed.
Manage and update patient medical records.
Manage referrals and prior authorizations.
Maintain inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, including ordering and restocking when necessary.
Obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.
Float to other offices and locations for cross coverage based on business needs.