At Griffin Hospital, we are dedicated to providing personalized, humanistic, consumer-driven healthcare in an exceptional healing environment. We strive to make all people feel valued and appreciated. We provide safe, high-quality, person-centered care, and we build and sustain partnerships within our organization and in the communities we serve. 

We believe that every employee is a caregiver and that every employee makes a difference. Caregivers are empowered to be actively involved in the well-being of all our patients and to be leaders in providing access to preventive health information and education to improve the overall wellness of the community we serve. 

We understand that employee satisfaction leads to patient satisfaction and are committed to caring for our caregivers and their families with programs and benefits designed to improve their physical, nutritional, emotional and financial well-being. Our culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect combine to make Griffin Hospital a place where both patients and caregivers thrive. 

Benefits:  

6 Federal Holidays Off! Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision 403b Retirement Benefit Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking

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.

Job 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.