Core – Medical Assistant

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support clerical, clinical, and business functions under the supervision of nursing and physician staff. The role includes pre-visit work, vitals collection, vaccination administration, instrument sterilization, and room preparation.

You will handle patient communications, coordinate scheduling, and assist with detailing encounters. The position requires confidentiality, teamwork, and adherence to core policies; the workload may include

Qualifications

• Performs pre-visit work and vitals
• Reconciles medications and assists provider
• Schedules tests and follow-ups as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide support in clerical, clinical and business areas under supervision
• Perform pre-visit work, obtain vital signs and assist with examinations
• Sterilize instruments and maintain exam rooms
• Respond to patient messages and manage prescriptions
• Schedule pre-admissions and diagnostic testing; call patients post-surgery
• Greet and check-in/out patients, manage charts and payments
• Maintain confidentiality and follow policies; participate in daily huddle
• May scribe or document encounters and order labs or referrals

Skills

Clinical duties

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient scheduling

Education

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

Job description

Stratham, NH • Exeter Hospital • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.$2,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible hires. Bonus amounts for positions under 40 hours per week will be prorated. Per diem roles are not eligible.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.Job Description: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.Major Responsibilities:a. Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.b. Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensures exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.c. Following standard work procedures, and messaging policy, respond to patient phone portal message on the same day.d. Use standing protocols to complete pre visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.e. May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow up calls to patients after surgery.f. 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.g. 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 membersh. 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.i. Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics & outcome.j. Provides coverage for other Core Offices as needed, based on priorities and perform other duties as assigned.License and CertificationFor hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 mosof hire OR credentialed through formal training program that includes testing of knowledge.BLS within 6 months of hirePay Range:$20.00 – $29.49The 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/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Nursing SupportPay Range: $20.00 - $29.49FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR104199