Job Information
Griffin Health Medical Assistant - Full Time - Gastroenterology in Derby, Connecticut
Description
Benefits:
6 Federal Holidays Off!
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision
403b Retirement Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
MAIN FUNCTION:
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, including organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms.
Documents patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting patients as necessary.
Performs patient screening, including documenting patient history, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals.Assists doctor with physical exam and office procedures as necessary.
Assists office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties as needed.
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.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of recognized Medical Assistant/ Medical Office Assistant diploma program preferred. EXPERIENCE:
Experience working in a surgical office strongly preferred.
Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.
Experience with electronic medical records is required.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Experience
Required
- Experience working in a surgical office strongly preferred. Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task. Experience with electronic medical records is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)