Medical Assistant - Full Time - Rheumatology

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 rooms, documenting patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions, and assisting patients as needed. The role includes screening patients, reconciling medications, obtaining vital signs, and assisting the doctor with physical examinations and office procedures. The Medical Assistant also supports the office coordinator with phone calls, appointment scheduling, and other administrative tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating medical records, managing referrals and prior authorizations, maintaining clinical equipment and supply inventory, ordering and restocking supplies, and booking surgeries as needed. The position may include additional responsibilities and requires floating to other 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

Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant diploma program preferred.
Experience working in a surgical office 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 to patients, and assist patients as necessary.
Screen patients, document medical history, reconcile medications, and obtain vital signs.
Assist the doctor with physical examinations and office procedures as necessary.
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; obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.
Maintain clinical equipment and supply inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies when necessary.
Float to other GFP offices or locations based on business needs.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.