Job Information
Griffin Health Medical Assistant Scholarship Program in Derby, Connecticut
Description
LOOKING INTO A CLINICAL CAREER - APPLY HERE!
HOW TO APPLY TO THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT SCHOLARHIP PROGRAM:
-Answer all application questions
-Attach a resume with the best phone number to reach you at
*If offered, Student must accept Hospital’s offer of employment, commence employment as set forth in the contingent offer letter, and remain actively and continuously employed as a Medical Assistant for three years.
PROGRAM STARTS 1/13/25
WHAT THE PROGRAM ENTAILS:
20 week hybrid program
Online "instructor led" course
4 hour skills labs on campus each week
This unique opportunity allows students to intern at a physician’s office weekly where they can work on skills taught in class.
(Laptops required)
MEDICAL ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 REQUIREMENT:
- High School Diploma or GED.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
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)