Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Office Support

Griffin Health; Derby, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care in a surgical office. You will organize patient flow, prepare exam rooms, document histories, take vitals, and assist physicians with exams.

The role requires EMR proficiency, strong customer service, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma or GED is required, with a Medical Assistant diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Medical Assistant diploma preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) required.
• Experience in a surgical office strongly preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities: organize patient flow and prep exam rooms.
• Documents patient history, charting, collects specimens, and relays instructions.
• Performs patient screening, takes vitals, and assists physician with exams.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, and supports office coordination.
• Maintains and updates patient records and handles referrals/prior authorizations.
• Keeps inventory of clinical equipment and restocks as needed.
• Obtains prior authorizations and books surgeries as required.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care in a surgical office. You will organize patient flow, prepare exam rooms, document histories, take vitals, and assist physicians with exams.

The role requires EMR proficiency, strong customer service, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma or GED is required, with a Medical Assistant diploma preferred.