Medical Assistant - Primary Care (Float to 5 Locations)

Griffin Hospital; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time, on-site work in Connecticut. The role includes patient flow management, exam room preparation, and assisting clinicians with procedures. Strong EMR experience and excellent customer service are essential.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with a Medical Assistant diploma preferred, and prior experience in a surgical office is highly regarded. This role supports a patient-centered care model within Griffin Health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant diploma preferred.
• Experience in a surgical office is strongly preferred.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) is required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including organizing patient flow and preparing exam rooms.
• Documents patient history, charts, collects specimens, and communicates with patients.
• Performs patient screening, takes vitals, and assists doctors with exams and procedures.
• Assists with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties.
• Updates patient medical records and handles referrals and prior authorizations.
• Maintains inventory of clinical supplies and orders as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Customer service

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Griffin Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time, on-site work in Connecticut. The role includes patient flow management, exam room preparation, and assisting clinicians with procedures. Strong EMR experience and excellent customer service are essential.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with a Medical Assistant diploma preferred, and prior experience in a surgical office is highly regarded. This role supports a patient-centered care model within Griffin Health.