Medical Assistant, Family Medicine - Portsmouth

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with nurses and providers, ensuring smooth patient flow and delivering quality care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient management and clinical assistance, thriving in a collaborative environment. With a focus on professional development, this position allows you to utilize your skills while making a meaningful impact in patient care. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS or Annual Manikin training including CPR and AED after 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow through the office.
• Assist during office visits and perform clinically appropriate tasks.
• Maintain clean and safe patient care areas.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assistance

Communication Skills

Patient Management

Education

High School diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Course or diploma program

Job description

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour MA to support the practice onsite. The schedule for the position will be Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.
As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. In this position, the Medical Assistant will support a Provider that sees same-day sick appointments for patients both virtually and onsite.
Responsibilities include:
Ensuring efficient patient flow through the office
Assisting during office visits (rooming virtually and onsite, examinations, point of care testing, procedures, and treatments as directed)
Performing clinically appropriate tasks related to patient panel management (phone calls, test results, prescription refill, coordination of care, etc.)
Maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas
Interacting with patients and their families in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.
We do our best to keep all employees in their assigned practices and locations; however, you may also be asked to float to other departments in the WHP system when appropriate and needed during times of staffing shortages/other extenuating circumstances for cross-coverage purposes and to ensure adequate coverage and support.

Required:

• High School diploma/GED

• Either BLS or Annual Manikin training including CPR and AED after 6 months of hire

Strongly Preferred:

• Medical Assistant Course or diploma program or a minimum of 1-year professional experience

• National MA Certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT

Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.