Medical Assistant - Full Time - Family Health Care

Griffin Health Services•Shelton, CT

About The Position

The Medical Assistant fulfills assigned patient-care responsibilities, including organizing patient flow, preparing examination rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms, documenting patient histories, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions, and assisting patients as needed. The position performs patient screening, medication reconciliation, and vital-sign collection, and assists the doctor with physical examinations and office procedures. Administrative duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and supporting the office coordinator as needed. The Medical Assistant manages and updates patient medical records, handles referrals and prior authorizations, maintains clinical equipment and supply inventory, and orders or restocks supplies. The role also obtains prior authorizations and books surgeries as needed, takes on additional responsibilities as assigned, and floats to other Griffin Faculty Physicians offices for cross-coverage based on business needs. Locations include Naugatuck, Southbury, Oxford, Shelton, Derby, Ansonia, and Hamden.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a recognized Medical Assistant or 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 histories and chart information, collect specimens, relay instructions to patients, 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.
Assist the office coordinator by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and performing other administrative duties as needed.
Manage and update patient medical records.
Manage referrals and prior authorizations; obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.
Maintain inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, including ordering and restocking when necessary.
Float to other office locations for cross-coverage based on business needs.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.