Multi-Site Medical Assistant & Patient Care Specialist

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 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.