Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Part-time 30hrs week, with benefits!

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Onsite parking

Career growth

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health’s Core Physicians in Exeter NH seeks a dedicated medical assistant to support clerical, clinical, and business functions under supervision of a nurse, NP, PA, or physician.

The role offers a Monday–Friday weekday schedule with competitive pay and benefits starting on day 1, plus opportunities for professional growth within a physician-led, patient-centered network. You’ll join a collaborative care team focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification or equivalent training with knowledge testing
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization; ensure exam rooms are stocked.
• Respond to patient portal messages on the same day.
• Complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administer vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
• Schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls after surgery.
• Handle daily administrative duties: greeting/check in/check out, scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patient records, collection of co pays and patient balances, post payment and adjustment transactions, and balance daily journal.
• Maintain Core policies and procedures and federal regulations; participate in daily huddle and communicate with care team.
• May perform scribing duties; accompany provider into patient examination room and document encounters; order labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions.
• Monitor care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics & outcomes.

Skills

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

BLS certification

Education

High School or GED

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Provide support to the practice in the functional areas of clerical, clinical and business under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

Schedule

Monday & Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: General Surgery - 3 Alumni Drive, Exeter NH

Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a community-based, multi-specialty medical group dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families across the Seacoast region. With more than 200 healthcare providers across 20 specialties, Core Physicians delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care supported by advanced technology, collaboration, and compassion. Our close partnership with Exeter Hospital allows patients to access seamless, coordinated care within one trusted network.

At Core Physicians, you’ll find a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. Whether you’re part of our clinical, administrative, or support staff, you’ll play a key role in advancing our mission to deliver exceptional care and service to our community.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
• Career advancement opportunities and ongoing education support
• Standard weekday schedule (Monday - Friday) , with no weekend or holiday rotations that promote teamwork and work-life balance across locations
• Collaborative, physician-led organization that values input and innovation
• Free onsite parking and convenient Seacoast New Hampshire locations
• Culture grounded in respect, quality, and patient-centered care

Major Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensures exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Following standard work procedures, and messaging policy, respond to patient phone portal message on the same day.
• Use standing protocols to complete pre visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
• May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow up calls to patients after surgery.
• May perform any of the following daily administrative duties of the practice: greeting/check in/check out, scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patient records, collection of co pays and patient balances, post payment and adjustment transactions, and balance daily journal.
• Maintains and adheres to established Core policies and procedures and federal regulations, including, patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; responsible for participating in the daily huddle and completing any actions required and working as a member of the care team to ensure proper communication between all team members
• In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany provider into patient examination room and accurately and efficiently document the encounter; order any labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions that have been recommended by the provider.
• Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics & outcome.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge
• BLS within 6 months of hire

Pay Range

$20.00 - $29.49

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled