Medical Assistant, Ansonia

Griffin Faculty Practice; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Faculty Practice is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and accompany patients to exam areas. You will collect histories, chart patient information, and assist with specimens and basic lab testing as needed, under the supervision of clinicians.

Responsibilities include supporting doctors during examinations, handling referrals and prior authorizations, and performing administrative duties such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient medical office.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient flow and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist doctor during exams and procedures.
• Collect patient history, specimens, and perform basic lab testing as required.
• Maintain and update patient records and handle referrals.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments and support administrative duties.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Blood draws

Lab testing

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant program

Phlebotomist certification preferred

Medical assistant certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MAIN FUNCTION

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, including organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms, collecting patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting patients as necessary.
• Performs patient screening, including collecting patient history, blood pressure, spirometry, and EKG as required.
• Performs blood draws as needed.
• Collects specimens from patients and performs basic lab testing as required.
• 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.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of medical assistant program or equivalent training/experience.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred.
• Certification as a medical assistant preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient medical office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to function under pressure of time demands. Position requires eye-hand and gross body coordination skills; extensive walking. Position requires the ability to concentrate on details in spite of interruptions and attend to tasks for more than 30 minutes at a time. Individuals must be able to understand and relate theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given over long periods of time.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient medical office.

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