Medical Assistant/Phleb - Float - Full Time

Griffin Hospital; Derby (CT); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Griffin Health in Derby, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, exam room preparation, and direct patient care. You will document histories, collect specimens, and relay instructions to patients while supporting clinicians during visits.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant program, EMR experience, and phlebotomy certification. A surgical-office background and strong customer service skills are highly valued for this role.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED; Medical Assistant/MA program preferred.
• Experience in a surgical office strongly preferred.
• EMR experience required.
• Strong customer service and ability to multi-task.
• Phlebotomy certification required.

Aufgaben

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and accompanying patients to exam rooms.
• Documents patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting as necessary.
• Performs patient screening including documenting history, medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals; assists doctor with exams and procedures.
• 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.
• Obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as needed; may float to other Griffin Health offices/locations based on business need.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Multi-tasking

EMR experience

Surgical office experience

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program diploma (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

• Derby, CT, USA
• Allied Health
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEDIC006069

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'sMagazine'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

• 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.

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

Qualifications

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Strong phlebotomy skills

Licenses & Certifications

Phlebotomy Certification

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