Griffin Health will host a job fair for individuals interested in becoming a Medical Assistant (MA) within its organization on Sat., March 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Griffin Faculty Physicians Family Health Center, 110 Commerce Drive, Shelton.
The fair is a fast-track employment opportunity with on-site interviews and a firsthand look at Griffin’s compassionate care that includes tours of a Griffin primary and specialty care office and a meet-and-greet with fellow Griffin caregivers. There will also be free raffles and a free gift for all attendees.
Griffin Health MAs fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned, including organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms, document patient history, charting, and collecting specimens. Additionally, they perform patient screening, including documenting patient history, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals, and assist doctors with physical exam and office procedures as necessary.
A high school diploma or GED is required. Graduates of medical assistant/medical office assistant programs are preferred. Individuals with experience as a certified nursing assistant, multi-skilled technician or patient care technician are invited to apply and receive on-the-job training to enhance their skillset and grow into an MA role. Experience working in a surgical office strongly preferred, and experience with electronic medical records is required.
To register for the fair and learn more about the MA positions, visit www.griffinhealth.org/ma-job-fair.
About Griffin Health
Griffin Health is a not-for-profit health care system that includes the award-winning Griffin Hospital, an independent community teaching hospital located in Derby, Connecticut and its integrated medical practice Griffin Faculty Physicians. Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 130,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital is the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international consumer healthcare organization dedicated to promoting patient-centered care, and has received national recognition for creating a healthcare facility and an approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of the whole person and their loved ones. Griffin’s commitment to the patient-centered care philosophy enhances its mission to improve the well-being of its communities by empowering individuals with health education, wellness programs and assistance with social determinants of health. Many healthcare organizations around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital’s facilities and incorporate its Planetree concepts into their healthcare models. Griffin Hospital is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. Griffin Hospital was listed as one of the “World’s Best Hospitals” by Newsweek magazine for six consecutive years (2019-2024), awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care™ by Planetree International, and was named one of “Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals” the highly reputable healthcare specialty publication Becker’s Hospital Review for continued focus on equity, patient satisfaction, innovation, and improving the health needs of the surrounding community.