Elliot Health System - Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant/LPN to assist in providing patient care. This role involves various responsibilities including patient examinations, administering medications, and handling clinical duties in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and possess relevant qualifications, ensuring exceptional patient experiences.

Benefits

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program required.
• Preferred 1-3 years medical assistant or LPN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient examinations, procedures, and diagnostic studies.
• Prepares visit charts and documents patient measurements.
• Administers medications and processes lab specimens.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Patient care

Specimen collection

Point of care testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program

Tools

Computer/EMR

Job description

About Us

At Elliot Endocrinology Associates, we provide specialized care in diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid conditions, osteoporosis, pituitary and adrenal disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, and other hormone conditions. Our goal is to provide expert endocrinology care in a patient-centered, compassionate setting. Our staff includes Board Certified Endocrinologists, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Diabetes Educators, Registered nurse, and Certified Medical Assistants.

Position Summary

Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results, emergency/urgent care reports, discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.

• Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.

• Conducts and documents hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing.

• Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.

• Obtains, documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.

• Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.

• Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.

• Administers medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal and topical routes as appropriate.

• Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.

• Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.

• Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse program required.

• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant or LPN experience preferred.

• Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE strongly recommended.

• Software/Hardware: Computer/EMR experience preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage

• Competitive pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

And more!

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