Floating Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Griffin Hospital; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut, seeks a Medical Office Assistant/Medical Assistant to support patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and manage charting and referrals. The role includes documenting patient history, collecting specimens, and patient education as needed.

Responsibilities also cover handling phone calls, scheduling, and administrative tasks while maintaining accurate medical records and coordinating prior authorizations and surgical bookings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Experience with electronic medical records is required.
• Three months experience in phlebotomy.
• Experience working in a surgical office is strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong customer service skills and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, including organizing patient flow and preparing exam rooms.
• Documents patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting as needed.
• Performs patient screening, including documenting patient history, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals; assists doctor with exams as necessary.
• Assists office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Manages and updates patient medical records, referrals and prior authorizations.
• Maintains inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, including ordering and restocking.
• Obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant diploma (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut, seeks a Medical Office Assistant/Medical Assistant to support patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and manage charting and referrals. The role includes documenting patient history, collecting specimens, and patient education as needed.

Responsibilities also cover handling phone calls, scheduling, and administrative tasks while maintaining accurate medical records and coordinating prior authorizations and surgical bookings.