Certified Medical Assistant - Full-Time

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Speare Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for our Plymouth General Surgery practice. You will review charts, prepare exam rooms, and accompany patients to visits, capturing medical history and medications in the EMR.

You’ll support physicians with minor procedures and prepare specimens and referrals. Key responsibilities include immunizations, in-office testing, ECGs, and clerical duties.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with medical experience
• A current Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized accrediting organization or at least a minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical assistant in a medical office
• Certification must be obtained within 3 months of employment if not currently certified
• Typing and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare patient chart for completeness of clinical information for the appointment
• Prepare exam rooms for patient visits and clean between encounters
• Accompany patient to exam room, obtain vital signs, and review medical history and medications in the EMR
• Assist physician with minor office procedures and examinations
• Label and prepare laboratory specimens and complete referral letters
• Screen add-on patients and manage prescription renewals in the EMR
• Administer immunizations and/or medications as directed and document in the EMR
• Perform CLIA waived in-office testing and document results
• Perform ECGs as directed
• Handle clerical tasks such as answering phones, registrations, scanning, and filing

Skills

Typing

Computer skills

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant – Plymouth General SurgeryAre you a motivated, hard-working individual with a passion for helping others? Join our team as a Medical Assistant in our Plymouth General Surgery practice and play a vital role in helping the care team provide exceptional care to our patients and communities. If you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment and are driven to pursue a career in health care, we want to hear from you!About Speare Memorial HospitalSpeare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.What You’ll Do:Review and prepare patient chart for completeness of clinical information for the appointment, ensuring appropriate diagnostic study/lab results for the exam are in the chartPrepare exam rooms as appropriate for each patient visit, and clean exam rooms between each patient encounterAccompany patient to exam room, obtain vital signs, and review and enter patient information, including medical history and medications list, into the EMRAssist the physician with minor office procedures and examinationsAt the completion of the visit, label and prepare laboratory specimens for transport, and complete referral letters to appropriate physiciansDuring the course of the day, screen add-on patients, return patient phone calls regarding care and instructions, maintain medical supplies in exam rooms and supply closets, screen and process incoming calls for prescription renewal, verifying that all information is complete and accurate prior to tasking to physician for reviewAdminister immunizations and/or medications as directed by the physician or advanced practitioner and document in the EMRPerform CLIA waived in office testing and document results in the EMRPerform ECGs as directed by practitionerFill vacancies at other Speare physician offices (both clinical and clerical) as requested. May be asked to float to another department that is short-staffedPerform clerical duties as needed to include answering of phone, booking of registration, scanning, filing and abstracting and other clerical duties as assignedWhat We’re Looking For:Required:High School Graduate with medical experienceA current Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized accrediting organization or at least a minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical assistant in a medical officeMedical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized accrediting organization must be obtained within 3 months of employment if not currently certifiedTyping and computer skillsPreferred:Experience with Meditech or another electronic medical record systemWhy Join Speare Memorial Hospital?Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.Comprehensive Benefits:Competitive salaryHealth, dental and vision insuranceHealth savings accounts with employer contributions403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributionsLifestyle Savings Account reimbursement programTuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programsEmployee recognition and appreciation programsGenerous Earned Time accrualShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityLife insuranceOur CommitmentSpeare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.Job Title: Medical Assistant – Plymouth General SurgeryAre you a motivated, hard-working individual with a passion for helping others? Join our team as a Medical Assistant in our Plymouth General Surgery practice and play a vital role in helping the care team provide exceptional care to our patients and communities. If you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment and are driven to pursue a career in health care, we want to hear from you!About Speare Memorial HospitalSpeare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.What You’ll Do:Review and prepare patient chart for completeness of clinical information for the appointment, ensuring appropriate diagnostic study/lab results for the exam are in the chartPrepare exam rooms as appropriate for each patient visit, and clean exam rooms between each patient encounterAccompany patient to exam room, obtain vital signs, and review and enter patient information, including medical history and medications list, into the EMRAssist the physician with minor office procedures and examinationsAt the completion of the visit, label and prepare laboratory specimens for transport, and complete referral letters to appropriate physiciansDuring the course of the day, screen add-on patients, return patient phone calls regarding care and instructions, maintain medical supplies in exam rooms and supply closets, screen and process incoming calls for prescription renewal, verifying that all information is complete and accurate prior to tasking to physician for reviewAdminister immunizations and/or medications as directed by the physician or advanced practitioner and document in the EMRPerform CLIA waived in office testing and document results in the EMRPerform ECGs as directed by practitionerFill vacancies at other Speare physician offices (both clinical and clerical) as requested. May be asked to float to another department that is short-staffedPerform clerical duties as needed to include answering of phone, booking of registration, scanning, filing and abstracting and other clerical duties as assignedWhat We’re Looking For:Required:High School Graduate with medical experienceA current Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized accrediting organization or at least a minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical assistant in a medical officeMedical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized accrediting organization must be obtained within 3 months of employment if not currently certifiedTyping and computer skillsPreferred:Experience with Meditech or another electronic medical record systemWhy Join Speare Memorial Hospital?Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.Comprehensive Benefits:Competitive salaryHealth, dental and vision insuranceHealth savings accounts with employer contributions403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributionsLifestyle Savings Account reimbursement programTuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programsEmployee recognition and appreciation programsGenerous Earned Time accrualShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityLife insuranceOur CommitmentSpeare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.