Medical Assistant – Electrophysiology (Patient-Centered Care)

Griffin Hospital; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital, a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving over 100,000 residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, is seeking a Medical Assistant/Office Assistant. The role involves organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, documenting histories, collecting specimens, and assisting providers.

Responsibilities include patient screening, vital signs, scheduling, managing referrals, and handling prior authorizations, with potential to float to other GFP offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task in a clinical setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is required.
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant diploma program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient flow and prepare exam rooms.
• Document patient history, charting, collect specimens, and relay instructions to patients.
• Screen patients, document history, perform vitals, and assist with exams.
• Assist office coordinator with phones, scheduling, and administrative duties.
• Maintain and update patient records, and manage referrals and prior authorizations.
• Maintain inventory of clinical equipment and supplies and restock as needed.
• Obtain prior authorizations and schedule surgeries.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant diploma program (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Griffin Hospital, a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving over 100,000 residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, is seeking a Medical Assistant/Office Assistant. The role involves organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, documenting histories, collecting specimens, and assisting providers.

Responsibilities include patient screening, vital signs, scheduling, managing referrals, and handling prior authorizations, with potential to float to other GFP offices as needed.