Multisite Patient Care Medical Assistant - Surgical Office

Griffin Health; Derby (CT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Wellness programs

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a surgical office. You will prepare exam rooms, document patient history, collect specimens, obtain vitals, and assist with procedures.

You’ll manage phone calls, appointments, referrals, and prior authorizations, and maintain accurate medical records. EMR experience and customer service skills are required; phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMR experience required.
• Minimum three months phlebotomy experience.
• Experience in a surgical office preferred.
• Strong customer service and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities; organize patient flow and prepare exam rooms.
• Documents patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting patients as needed.
• Performs patient screening; document history, vitals, and assist doctor with office procedures.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, and handles other administrative duties.
• Manages and updates patient medical records, manages referrals and prior authorizations.
• Maintains inventory of clinical equipment and supplies; orders and restocks.
• Obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as needed and float to other Griffin Health offices.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant/ Medical Office Assistant diploma program (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a surgical office. You will prepare exam rooms, document patient history, collect specimens, obtain vitals, and assist with procedures.

You’ll manage phone calls, appointments, referrals, and prior authorizations, and maintain accurate medical records. EMR experience and customer service skills are required; phlebotomy experience is preferred.