Medical Assistant Scribe Full Time Oxford

Griffin Health is an independent not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby Connecticut dedicated to person-centered high-quality care for over 130000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospitala 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree Internationals flagship facilityGriffin 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 Newsweeks Worlds Best Hospital list for the last 5 consecutive years LOWN Institutes top state ranking for outcomes and Beckers 100 Best Community Hospitals designation as well as FortunesMagazines 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.

Griffins 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 patients 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 physicians 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 patients chart.

Inventories orders and maintains medical and pharmaceutical supplies.

Performs accurate EKGs 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. (Bachelors 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC