Patient-Centered Medical Assistant - Surgical Office Support

Griffin Hospital; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 100,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a facility and approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients.

Griffin's award-winning patient-centered care model allows nurses to truly connect with their patients and feel the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA diploma preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is required.
• Strong customer service and multitasking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient flow, prepare exam rooms and accompany patients to rooms.
• Document patient history, charting, collect specimens and relay instructions.
• Perform patient screening, document history, take vitals, assist clinicians.
• Assist office coordinator with phones, scheduling, and admin tasks.
• Manage and update patient records, referrals and prior authorizations.
• Maintain inventory of clinical equipment and restock as needed.
• Float to other GFP offices/locations as required.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Office Assistant diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 100,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a facility and approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients.

Griffin's award-winning patient-centered care model allows nurses to truly connect with their patients and feel the