Job Details

Description

Griffin Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby, Connecticut, dedicated to person-centered, high-quality care for over 130,000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospital—a 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree International’s flagship facility—Griffin Health emphasizes kindness, respect, and active patient engagement.

Recognized nationally and internationally for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and social responsibility, Griffin has earned honors such as Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospital” list for the last 5 consecutive years, LOWN Institute’s top state ranking for outcomes, and Becker’s “100 Best Community Hospitals” designation, as well as Fortune's Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For". The organization fosters a supportive, wellness-focused work environment with programs like Griffin AgeLess, empowering caregivers to thrive physically, emotionally, and professionally. Through innovation, community outreach, health education, and food-security initiatives, Griffin Health advances whole-person healing and strengthens the communities it serves.

Griffin’s suburban atmosphere offers an easy commute, away from congested cities with easy to find free parking. Employees can also take advantage of generous benefits and wellness programs that add distinct advantage in its employee compensation.

Job Responsibilities

• Accompany physician into the exam room.
• Assist physician with documentation of patient medical history and physical exam, as well as procedures and treatment, into electronic medical record.
• Assist in maintaining efficient workflow of physician while in the office.
• Enter physician orders and prescriptions as dictated by physician.
• Ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record.
• Ensure that letters are mailed or faxed on a daily basis to all physicians involved in a patient’s care, and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached.
• Scan medical records and other paper records into the electronic medical record.
• Assist practice staff by answering phones, scheduling patients and check-in/out as needed.
• Proofread and edit all the physician’s medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Promptly sets up exam room and prepares patient for physician.
• Performs accurate, routine medical tests such as quick strep, quick VUE HCG, Hemacue, urinalysis, glucose monitoring, etc.
• Takes and accurately records vital signs in patient’s chart.
• Inventories, orders, and maintains medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Performs accurate EKG’s as required.
• Obtains blood samples and processes accordingly.
• Cleans medical instruments according to established procedure; performs sterilization.
• Coordinates with GH Lab for pick-up of lab specimens and test results.
• Floating may be required along with additional responsibilities.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. (Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences Preferred)
• Current Medical Assistant Certification and CPR Certification
• Must be highly motivated and experience driven.
• Must be able to function in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient with use of computers and typing.
• Must be proficient with medical terminology.
• Must be familiar with physical exam process.
• Previous experience with electronic medical records, medical transcription or medical coding/billing is preferred.