Medical Assistant - Full Time - Primary Care

Griffin Hospital; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time primary care duties in Oxford, CT. You will organize patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and accompany patients to examinations, while documenting histories and performing screenings with physician support.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and an MA/Medical Office Assistant program is preferred. Experience with EMR systems and strong customer service are desired.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service skills and be able to multitask.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Graduate of MA/Medical Office Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes patient flow, prepares exam rooms, and accompanies patients to exam rooms.
• Documents patient history, charts, collects specimens, and relays instructions.
• Performs patient screening, documents history, and obtains vitals; assists doctor.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, and handles other admin duties as needed.
• Maintains and updates patient medical records, referrals, and prior authorizations.
• Manages inventory of clinical supplies and orders restocks.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant diploma program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Full Time - Primary Care

Job Category: Allied Health

Requisition Number: MEDIC005738

Posted: July 15, 2026 • Type: Full-Time • Location: On-site

Locations

Oxford, CT, USA

Description

Griffin Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system located 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 five 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 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, and 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, including referrals and prior authorizations.
• Maintains inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, ordering and restocking when necessary.
• Obtains prior authorizations and books surgeries as needed.

Additional responsibilities as needed.

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

Education

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

Experience

Required: Must possess strong customer service skills, be able to multi‑task, and have experience with electronic medical records. Experience working in a surgical office is strongly preferred.

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

• Naugatuck
• Southbury
• Oxford
• Ansonia
• Hamden

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.