Medical Administrative Assistant Full Time Shelton Family Healthcare

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: This role will support daily operations by managing phone volume assisting with clinical and administrative work queues completing medication prior authorizations rooming patients as needed performing point-of-care gap closures and scanning and labeling faxed documents.

Prepare and process correspondence on behalf of assigned medical offices/providers.

Review and update patient insurance information in the medical record as assigned.

Process/file documents within EMR into patient chart.

Re-route documents to appropriate office locations in EMR.

Send completed pre-op paperwork to surgical practices/hospital/etc.

Review & update patient upcoming appointment copay information.

Submit and follow up on requested tests and referrals ordered by provider.

Monitor and prioritize inbound results clinical documents and patient cases in EMR and work with providers and other support staff to address/close.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree in biology chemistry health sciences public health or related field preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent required

Strong computer & data entry skills required

Experience in EMR strongly preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Required Experience:

Junior IC