Griffin Health in Shelton to host job fair for medical assistant positions

SHELTON - Griffin Health will host a job fair for individuals interested in becoming a Medical Assistant (MA) within its organization on March 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Griffin Faculty Physicians Family Health Center, 110 Commerce Drive.

The fair is a fast-track employment opportunity with on-site interviews and a firsthand look at Griffin’s compassionate care. 

It 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.

This is a press release from Griffin Health. 

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Today, we spotlight Dr. Jane Cooke Wright.

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson appointed Dr. Wright to the President’s Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke. 

In 1967, at age 48, Wright became professor of surgery, head of the cancer chemotherapy department, and associate dean at New York Medical College. 

These accomplishments made her the highest-ranking Black woman at a nationally recognized medical institution. 

In 1971, Dr. Wright also became the first female president of the New York Cancer Society. 

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Popularity increased and recreational skating took hold by the 15th Century. When local waters froze, adults and children would strap on skates and enjoy themselves. It was a time to socialize with neighbors and friends plus do some recreational activity. 

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