Medical Assistant - Full Time - Cardiology

Griffin Faculty Practice; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 Federal Holidays Off

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

403b Retirement Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Griffin Faculty Practice in Derby, CT is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient flow, document histories, and assist with exams and administrative duties.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred Medical Office Assistant training and EMR experience. Prior work in a surgical setting is strongly preferred and exceptional customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a surgical office strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong customer service skills and be able to multi-task.
• Experience with electronic medical records is required.

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 necessary.
• Performs patient screening, documents history, reconciles medications and obtains vitals.
• Assists doctor with exam and office procedures.
• Assists office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments and other duties.
• Manages and updates patient medical records, referrals and prior authorizations.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Office Assistant diploma preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Derby, CT
Derby, CT, USA

• Allied Health
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEDIC006068

Description

Benefits:

• 6 Federal Holidays Off!
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403b Retirement Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement

MAIN FUNCTION:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, including organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms.
• Documents patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting patients as necessary.
• Performs patient screening, including documenting patient history, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals.
  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.
• Obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.

*Additional responsibilities as needed.

*Required to float to other GFP offices/locations based on business need.

EDUCATION:High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of recognized Medical Assistant/ Medical Office Assistant diploma program preferred.
EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a surgical office strongly preferred.

• Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.

• Experience with electronic medical records is required.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

https://www.griffinhealth.org/about/careers/benefits/

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Experience working in a surgical office strongly preferred. Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task. Experience with electronic medical records is required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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