Job Information
Griffin Health Medical Assistant, Full Time, Rheumatology in Derby, Connecticut
Description
MAIN FUNCTION:
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, including organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms, collecting patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting patients as necessary.
Performs patient screening, including collecting patient history, blood pressure, spirometry, and EKG as required.
Performs blood draws as needed.
Collects specimens from patients and performs basic lab testing as required.
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.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of medical assistant program or equivalent training/experience.
Phlebotomist certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Certification as a medical assistant preferred.
Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.
Experience with electronic medical records is preferred
Prefer at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient medical office.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Experience
Required
- Certification as a medical assistant preferred. Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task. Experience with electronic medical records is preferred Prefer at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient medical office.
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)