Rheumatology Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin (FT)

Griffin Health; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time Rheumatology role. The position involves organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and assisting clinicians with exams and procedures.

Candidates should have high school level education, EMR experience, and strong customer service skills. Prior surgical office experience is preferred, with duties including documentation, referrals, and administrative support across locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with electronic medical records is required.
• Experience in a surgical office strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong customer service skills and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, organizes patient flow, prepares exam rooms.
• Documents patient history, charts, collects specimens, relays instructions.
• Performs patient screening, takes vitals, reconciles medications.
• Assists doctor with exams and office procedures as needed.
• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other admin duties.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR experience

Team support

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Office Assistant diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Griffin Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time Rheumatology role. The position involves organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and assisting clinicians with exams and procedures.

Candidates should have high school level education, EMR experience, and strong customer service skills. Prior surgical office experience is preferred, with duties including documentation, referrals, and administrative support across locations.