Medical Assistant - Full Time - Primary Care Shelton Offices

Griffin Health Services•Shelton, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffin Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its Primary Care Shelton offices. The Medical Assistant fulfills assigned patient-care responsibilities, supports patient flow, prepares exam rooms, and accompanies patients to exam rooms. The role includes documenting patient histories, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions, and assisting patients as needed. The Medical Assistant conducts patient screening, medication reconciliation, and vital-sign collection; assists physicians with physical examinations and office procedures; and supports office coordination with phone calls, appointment scheduling, and other administrative duties. The position also involves maintaining patient medical records, managing referrals and prior authorizations, maintaining clinical equipment and supply inventory, and booking surgeries as needed. Additional duties may be assigned, and the Medical Assistant must float to other Griffin Faculty Physicians offices or locations based on business needs. Griffin Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Derby, Connecticut, serving more than 130,000 residents. Its care model emphasizes kindness, respect, patient engagement, and whole-person healing. The organization describes its work environment as supportive and wellness-focused, with caregiver wellness programs and community outreach initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to multitask.
Experience with electronic medical records is required.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a recognized Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant diploma program is preferred.

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 necessary.
Conduct patient screening, including documenting patient history, reconciling medications, and obtaining vital signs.
Assist physicians with physical examinations 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; obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.
Maintain clinical equipment and supply inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies.
Float to other Griffin Faculty Physicians offices or locations based on business needs.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.