Medical Assistant - Full Time - Cardiology

Griffin Health Services • Derby, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, including organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms. Documents patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting patients as necessary. Performs patient screening, including documenting patient history, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals. Assists doctor with physical exam and office procedures as necessary. Assists office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties as needed. Manages and updates patient medical records, manages referrals and prior authorizations. Maintains inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, including ordering and restocking when necessary. Obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed. Additional responsibilities as needed. Required to float to other GFP offices/locations based on business need.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with electronic medical records is required
• Strong customer service skills
• Must be able to multi-task

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of recognized Medical Assistant/ Medical Office Assistant diploma program
• Experience working in a surgical office

Responsibilities

• Organizing patient flow
• Preparing exam rooms
• Accompanying patients to exam rooms
• Documenting patient history
• Charting
• Collecting specimens
• Relaying instructions to patients
• Assisting patients as necessary
• Performing patient screening
• Performing medication reconciliation
• Obtaining vitals
• Assisting doctor with physical exam and office procedures
• Answering phones
• 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
• Booking surgeries
• Floating to other GFP offices/locations based on business need

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED