Medical Assistant - Full Time - Primary Care

Griffin Health Brand; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut, seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care, document histories, and assist with screenings across multiple offices. The role requires strong patient service skills and EMR experience, with duties spanning clinical and administrative tasks.

Floating to nearby offices such as Naugatuck, Southbury, Oxford, and Derby may be needed to cover coverage gaps. A High School Diploma or GED is required; MA/Office Assistant diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong customer service skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Experience with electronic medical records is required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, organizes patient flow, prepares exam rooms, and accompanies patients.
• Documents patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting as necessary.
• Performs patient screening, including documenting patient history, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals.
• Assists office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Electronic medical records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant/ Medical Office Assistant diploma program (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Griffin Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby, Connecticut, dedicated to person-centered, high-quality care for over 130,000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospital—a 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree International’s flagship facility—Griffin Health emphasizes kindness, respect, and active patient engagement.

Recognized nationally and internationally for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and social responsibility, Griffin has earned honors such as Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospital” list for the last 5 consecutive years, LOWN Institute’s top state ranking for outcomes, and Becker’s “100 Best Community Hospitals” designation, as well as Fortune's Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For". The organization fosters a supportive, wellness-focused work environment with programs like Griffin AgeLess, empowering caregivers to thrive physically, emotionally, and professionally. Through innovation, community outreach, health education, and food-security initiatives, Griffin Health advances whole-person healing and strengthens the communities it serves.

Griffin’s suburban atmosphere offers an easy commute, away from congested cities with easy to find free parking. Employees can also take advantage of generous benefits and wellness programs that add distinct advantage in its employee compensation.

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

• Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.
• Experience with electronic medical records is required.

Floating to all offices is required for cross coverage, office locations include:

• Naugatuck
• Southbury
• Oxford
• Shelton
• Derby
• Ansonia
• Hamden